C++ Developer Commodities Quant Trading Developer

Job Overview

Top tier Energy Trading client requires a senior C++ Pythom Quant Strat to develop core components for the new Risk & PnL engine.

• Technical excellence: implement clean, well‑documented, tested, and extensible code
• Ownership: be responsible for the performance and reliable operation of core components of the new Risk & PnL engine
• Teamwork: collaborate closely with the rest of the team to implement high‑performance pricers for our full spectrum of physical and financial trades
• Architectural vision: ensure integration in broader Vitol infrastructure and systems, develop an overall understanding of our systems architecture and become a sparring partner to the Risk Architect

• 8+ years' experience/full proficiency in C++ 17/20 and some familiarity with Python
• Ability to architect and implement code to address high‑level requirements
• Experience implementing high‑performance algorithms & grid computations
• Master's/PhD in computer science, applied mathematics, financial engineering, or an equivalent field from a top university
• Strong sense of ownership, ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Interest in business and how end users will use the product
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Full proficiency communicating in English in a business context (verbal & written)

• Substantial prior experience with implementing or working with a Risk & PnL engine
• Interest in financial and commodities markets
• Sys Admin experience, e.g., cloud infrastructure, Redis, Kafka, CMake, network sockets tech