Software Engineer (Python, VBA) - Equity derivatives trading desk

Are you looking to join a company at the forefront of innovation and transformation? Look no further than Talan!

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our team and work on Equity Derivatives IT projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a dynamic group of professionals who are dedicated to excellence. You will have the chance to contribute to the development of our Finance engineering team and grow your career in a stimulating environment.

If you are a skilled Software Engineer with a passion for finance and technology, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us and take your career to the next level!

Role and responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, release, and support applications for the US Equity Derivatives desk. 
• Work on short to medium-term projects directly with the US Equity Derivatives desk using technologies such as Python, Excel/VBA
• Support existing applications
• Develop new applications based on the needs of the trading desk.
• Handle all phases of development (requirements gathering/analysis through to implementation), establishing solid relationships and trust built on proven delivery.

• Bachelor degree in Computer science, Engineering, Finance, or Quantitative Finance
• 4+ years of relevant experience 
• Strong technical background – ideally comfortable with Python, Excel/VBA
• Derivatives knowledge (options pricing and risk) is strongly preferred
• Excellent communication skills and comfortable communicating directly with the desk and internal technology teams
• Able to range up and down the detail depending on your audience

The salary range for this role is US$90,000 - US$135,000

Company’s Benefits

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• 💵 Competitive salary
• 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️‍🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD
• 🚍 Commuter/transit benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Python, VBA, EQD, finance, trading