Senior Financial Engineer - Python/Rust

Senior Financial Engineer (Rust/Python)

📍 Location: London
💰 Salary: Up to £110,000 per annum
🏢 Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days per week in-office)

About the Role

A leading financial technology firm is seeking a Senior Financial Engineer with expertise in Rust and Python to help build innovative financial products. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and financial modelling, developing new features and products that drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development skills, experience working with financial data models, and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies.

This is an opportunity to join a company at an exciting stage of growth, where engineers are encouraged to take ownership, innovate, and see the direct impact of their work on a rapidly expanding product suite. You'll be working alongside a passionate, ambitious team dedicated to building technology that transforms financial risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop financial software solutions using Rust and Python.
• Build scalable services and APIs, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Work with financial data models, understanding their interactions and impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new features and products.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry best practices.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 5+ years in private markets using Rust or Python, or 3-5 years of Rust experience.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments, data structures, and modelling.
• Proficiency in building backend services and APIs.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and evolving project requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an ambitious, passionate team driving innovation in financial technology.
• Join a well-funded, fast-growing company at an exciting stage of expansion.
• Have a direct impact on the product and business, working on high-impact features.
• Opportunities for career growth and development, with the freedom to explore new technologies and approaches.
• Hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the office.
• A culture that values curiosity, creativity, and innovation.
• Regular team events, socials, and a collaborative work environment where success is celebrated.

🚀 If you're a financial engineer looking to grow your career in a high-impact, fast-moving environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your journey!

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Jack Tyrrell, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS Group 0203 854 8637 or send an up to date CV via the link provided.

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