At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to enhance FX risk management and develop real-time data solutions.
- Company: Wise, a global tech company revolutionising money movement.
- Benefits: RSUs, generous parental leave, self-development budget, and paid sabbaticals.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth and mentorship.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Proficient in Java, strong communication skills, and a passion for learning.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Min fees. Max ease. Full speed. Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money. As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
We are looking for a Software Engineer with a strong product and engineering mindset to join our Treasury FX Risk team. Our team calculates FX risk from trading foreign exchange to meet Wise's liquidity needs. We manage mission critical services that provide accurate real‑time risk calculations and aggregate market data from platforms like Bloomberg and Reuters. Collaborating with Data Science, we also ensure risks are hedged accurately and dynamically. Our systems offer a real‑time view of Wise’s global financial positions, translating transactions into actual and forecasted money movements. Trading teams rely on our data to manage FX exposure and execute trades worth tens to hundreds of millions of pounds, making reliability and scalability our top priorities.
What will you be working on?
- Improving the scalability and reliability of our exchange rates infrastructure
- Designing and implementing real‑time data streaming flows to enable real‑time monitoring of metrics related to financial risks
- Tackling challenges related to processing large data volumes, addressing performance bottlenecks, and implementing fault‑tolerant solutions
- Gaining in‑depth expertise in the finance and treasury domains, contributing to the management of Wise's financial infrastructure
- Collaborating deeply with Operations, Analytics, Trading, and Product teams to align technical and business objectives
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Java and Spring Boot
- A strong sense of ownership and excellent communication skills to drive cross‑team projects
- Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team player, frequently engaging in cross‑team efforts
- The ability to break down complex projects into incremental milestones that deliver customer value
- Curiosity and a drive for continuous learning and improvement
- Adherence to and advocacy for best coding practices, continuous delivery, and code reviews
- A proven track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring other engineers
- Good discipline and skill in producing written documentation and diagrams
Additional Information
What you get back:
- RSU's in a growing company
- An annual self‑development budget
- Statutory maternity leave, with a perk of 18 fully paid weeks of parental leave for birth or adoption
- Paternity leave for 18 weeks at full pay
- 3 fully paid ‘me days’ per year to help you manage life
- Relocation and visa expenses covered
- A paid 6‑week sabbatical leave after four years
Find out more about our benefits in our London office.
Senior Software Engineer - FX Markets in London employer: United States Digital Space LLC
Wise is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and collaboration within the fast-paced world of financial technology. Employees benefit from generous perks such as RSUs, extensive parental leave, and a dedicated self-development budget, all while working in a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Located in London, our team members enjoy the vibrancy of the city alongside unique opportunities to contribute to a mission-driven company that is reshaping how money moves globally.
Contact Details:
United States Digital Space LLC Recruitment Team
