Full job description

Senior Risk Engineer
London
Up to £200,000 Base + Bonus


This is a rare opportunity to join a technology-driven investment firm where engineering has a direct impact on investment decisions. You’ll build risk intelligence tools used by Portfolio Managers and Risk teams to better understand exposures, performance, and opportunities across portfolios.


The Company
They are a global investment firm with a strong focus on technology, data and quantitative decision-making. Engineers work closely with front-office stakeholders in a collaborative environment that values ownership, innovation and high-quality engineering.


The Role
*Build and enhance cross-asset risk analytics platforms.
*Develop APIs, data pipelines and decision-support tools for investment teams.
*Translate risk and pricing models into scalable production systems.
*Work closely with Portfolio Managers, Risk Managers and Quant Researchers.
*Own systems end-to-end, from design through to production support.
*Contribute to AI-enabled analytics and risk intelligence initiatives.


Your Skills & Experience
*Strong experience in risk technology, software engineering or quant development within financial markets.
*Python or Java and SQL expertise.
*Experience building production-grade risk, pricing or trading systems.
*Knowledge of derivatives, Greeks, VaR, scenario analysis and market risk.
*Experience with APIs, distributed systems and data pipelines.
*Ability to investigate model outputs and communicate findings clearly.
What They Offer
*Competitive salary
*Comprehensive benefits package.
*Direct front-office exposure.
*Strong career progression opportunities.
*Collaborative culture with excellent work-life balance.