The Senior Python Developer- VP is a senior level position responsible for establishing and implementing new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to lead applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Project Synopsis:  This role is for Market Risk department of Citi wherein we are primarily engaged in risk measurement using various methodologies and Risk Regulations. The project involves connecting to Centralized/FO Data providers to download all required data items for all the trades & proceed with trade pricing and risk calculation. The nature of work being quite critical to the firm, accuracy and performance are key to success of these projects. Each project implementation needs to be quite optimal/performant, scalable and with best possible tech-stack to cater to the business needs.

Domain :  The work involves regular interactions with Quants, Risk Analytics, Risk Manager and FO IT teams. We need to work with Quants to integrate their pricing libraries in our tech solutions and perform various calculations. Few millions of trades are priced daily , risk calculated and reporting of all involved activities. Exposure to similar work and related development work shall be helpful.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

• Highly experienced and skilled senior core python developer with 8-12 years of experience with software building and platform engineering.
• Extensive development expertise in building the highly scaled and performant software platforms for data computation and processing.
• Expert level knowledge of core python concepts and libraries such as pandas, numpy and scipy and well versed with OOPs concepts and design patterns.
• Strong computer science fundamentals  in data structures, algorithms, databases and operating systems.
• Highly experienced with Unix based operating systems
• Strong analytical and logical skills.
• Hands-on experience in writing SQL queries.
• Experience with source code management tools such as Bitbucket, Git etc
• Experience working with banking domain like pricing, risk etc is plus
• CFA/FRM certification is plus.
• Extensive experience system analysis and in programming of software applications
• Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of Applications Development
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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