Location: Zurich (Switzerland)
Overview:
One of Europe’s leading trading firms are looking to hire a strong Python Engineer from a Data Engineering/Data Science background to join a fast-growing Zurich office. The firm in question takes a scientific approach to the markets, placing a large emphasis on research and technology.
In this role, you will have the chance to brush shoulders with some of the best minds from both inside and outside of finance, with your work having direct impact on trading. As a result of this impact, you will be compensated in line with leading firms in the quant finance space.
What you’ll be doing:
- You’ll be working closely alongside trading desks to understand their data needs and create datasets accordingly.
- You will leverage internal tools to assist trading desks in their use of data for building trading systems.
- You will manage data sourcing initiatives across the full data lifecycle.
About you:
- You are an expert Python programmer – C/C++ is a nice-to-have.
- 3+ years of experience working as a Data Engineer, Data Scientist or Data Analyst.
- Knowledge of market data ecosystems, and an interest in financial markets, programming and data analysis.
- You’ll have a post-graduate degree in Computing, Data Science or another relevant STEM subject.
- You will be a strong communicator, able to work across multiple trading desks at a fast pace.
- Previous finance experience.
If you are a data-focused Python Engineer based in Switzerland or looking to relocate to Zurich and interested in having a direct impact at one of Europe’s leading trading firms, please apply.
- Zurich Location
- PermanentJob Type
- Competitive salary