Senior Engineer - FX Derivatives and Risk Technology

Senior Engineer – AMRS FX Derivatives & Risk Technology Lead

This role is for an experienced Senior Engineer to build and lead the AMRS FX Derivatives and Risk technology team covering the FX Options and STIRT trading desk and FX Risk horizontally across FX.

• Ensures that the design and engineering approach for complex features are consistent with the larger portfolio solution.
• Define the technology tool stack for the solution and evaluate and adapt new testing framework practices for team(s).
• Enable team(s)/applications with CI/CD capabilities and engage with other technical stakeholders for efficient functioning of CI‑CD pipeline.
• Guide and influence team(s) on design and best practices for high code performance – e.g. pairing, code reviews.
• Provide end‑to‑end delivery of complex features, including automation, for either a single team or multiple teams, at the program level.
• Conduct research, design prototyping and other exploration activities such as evaluating new toolsets and components for release management, CI/CD, and features.
• Work with stakeholders to establish high‑level solution needs and with architects for technical requirements.
• Create an inclusive and healthy working environment and help to resolve organizational impediments/blockers.
• Ensure that execution is aligned with product strategy by working with product management and other stakeholders.
• Represent the team to local stakeholders, owning stakeholder engagement and representing the team.
• Build and scale a high‑calibre engineering team focusing on front‑to‑back front‑office trading systems.
• Run development of FX intraday risk systems in close collaboration with local FX heads and global FX risk tech leads.

• Extensive experience in software engineering, with a strong track record in Financial Services (ideally front‑office technology).
• Deep knowledge of Risk Systems, Trading Platforms or Pricing Engines within FX or similar Fixed Income asset classes.
• Strong understanding of front‑office workflows.
• Fluency in OO or Functional languages including but not limited to Python (preferred), C#, Java, or C++.
• Track record of success working in Agile environments (e.g., SCRUM, Kanban) and continuous integration.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills in a high‑pressure environment.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills, comfortable communicating with business users.

• Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or relevant analytical degree.

• Influence
• Risk Management
• Solution Design
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Strategy Development
• Analytical Thinking
• Application Development
• Collaboration
• Result Orientation
• Solution Delivery Process
• Agile Practices
• Architecture
• Automation
• Data Management
• Dev Ops Practices
• Business Acumen

Bachelor Degree or Equivalent Professional Experience.

1st Shift (United States of America)

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Pay range: $ – $ annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible – employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group, and the overall success of the Company. Benefits include industry‑leading benefits, paid time off, and resources and support to employees to contribute to sustainable growth.