Fixed Income C# Developer (VP)

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.

Role Summary

Work closely with the FI Product Owner and Head of FI IT Development and liaise with Fixed Income business to make sure the Technology stack is fully optimised to meet their current requirements, growth demand and regulatory obligations. Promote and deliver high quality, fast, adaptable and flexible software solutions to meet and anticipate the demand while reducing the total cost of ownership. Collaborate with fellow team members ensuring everyone has an opportunity to perform at the top of their skills and abilities and make certain the environment is positive, productive and motivating. This role is a key delivery team member for the Front Office / Fixed Income Business in EMEA. Working with the Product Owner and the development team, it is responsible for delivering sound, well designed and technically advanced solutions to our business users.

The role requires design and development of new software, integration with vendor systems, participating in on-call rota support and following and expanding the established SDLC processes. It involves participating in projects such as ION Anvil and leveraging Neptune, Mosaic Smart Data and other Analytic systems. The role is responsible for participating in delivering IT Strategy, assisting in revenue generating and regulatory initiatives and ensuring that SMBC IT systems provide competitive advantage. It actively endorses and promotes Diversity and Inclusion opportunities across the board.

Business Area

The Front office (Fixed Income) software development team requires an agile and versatile specialist and team player with extensive expertise in .Net/C# software. The role requires an experienced individual who is comfortable to work in close partnership with a variety of front office stakeholders, globally. The team member is expected to be very well versed in, and keep up to date with, a multitude of new technologies. The role requires a thorough understanding of development and architecture best practice coupled with a good working knowledge of IT General Controls.

Position Description

Responsible for effective and efficient running of the Fixed Income systems, integrated into the wider SMBC environment to meet the needs of SMBC trading desks. Delivering fast-paced agile high quality software changes and solutions, help running Scrums, Sprints and creating and deploying Releases. Providing guidance and advice on .Net, .Net Core, C#, and other development tools and languages, their usage and upgrades, and leveraging them to maximise the business benefit. Frequent .Net/C# tasks such as delivering new projects, improving and optimising the current setup, providing future-proofing guidance on all relevant data points. Promoting enterprise data management and governance design approach delivered through Agile SDLC. Delivering regulatory and internal reporting in a resilient and timely manner incorporating the latest and most suitable industry and technology solutions. Daily collaboration with traders and Desk heads to make sure their strategic objectives are being met through technology changes.

Core Development Languages covering .Net Core, C#. Experience in financial industry (ideally low-touch e-trading platforms) is required. Strong numerical and financial skills with the ability to interpret financial information and able to design and use of financial models. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated experience managing, end to end, design, definition and delivery of technical solutions in-line with strategic goals. Ability to handle communications at all levels from across the whole business, including Front Office. Hands-on experience with automated testing environments and CI/CD.

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Driving Change
• Driving Results
• Embraces Diversity
• Enterprise Leadership
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Risk Management
• Strategic and Visionary
• Trust and Integrity

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-being and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members' perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive paid leave days
• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
• Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities
• Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!