Core Strategist

About our client:

Our client is a global leader in energy and commodities, celebrated for innovation, excellence, and integrity. Operating in over 40 locations, they drive energy trading and investments in crude oil, refined products, natural gas, LNG, power, and renewables.

With a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture, they empower talent to thrive, offering opportunities to work on impactful projects in major energy hubs.

Committed to growth in renewables and cutting-edge infrastructure, they provide unparalleled support and development, making this the perfect place to grow your career and shape the future of energy.

What We Are Looking For:

As a Core Strategist, you will play a pivotal role in building a next-generation Risk & PnL engine to support the valuation of our client's global portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Excellence: Write clean, well-documented, thoroughly tested, and extensible code to ensure a robust and scalable platform.
• Ownership: Take full responsibility for the performance, reliability, and seamless operation of core components within the new Risk & PnL engine.
• Collaboration: Work closely with teammates to develop high-performance pricers for the full range of physical and financial trades.
• Architectural Vision: Contribute to the integration of the Risk & PnL engine within its broader infrastructure. Develop a deep understanding of system architecture and serve as a strategic partner to the Risk Architect.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Technical Expertise:
  • C++ Mastery: 8+ years of hands-on experience with full proficiency in C++.
  • Python Familiarity: Basic knowledge and usage of Python.
  • High-Performance Computing: Proven experience with implementing high-performance algorithms and grid computations.
• Academic Background:
  • Masters or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Financial Engineering, or a related discipline from a top-tier university.
• Development Skills:
  • Strong ability to design and implement code that addresses complex, high-level requirements.
• Professional Attributes:
  • Ownership mindset with the capability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • Interest in understanding the business context and how end users will engage with the product.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for seamless interaction with diverse stakeholders.
  • Full professional proficiency in English, both written and verbal.

• Specialized Experience:
  • Significant prior experience with Risk & PnL engine development or operations.
  • Interest in and understanding of financial and commodity markets.
• Systems Knowledge:
  • SysAdmin experience, including familiarity with tools and technologies such as cloud infrastructure, Redis, Kafka, CMake, and network sockets.

If you are driven to innovate, thrive in dynamic environments, and are passionate about creating impactful solutions for a global trading powerhouse, we encourage you to apply