Inspire Talent Ltd
Trading Desk Developer - Pricing Models (Python)
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Role: Desk Developer (Excel / Pricing Support) – Mid-Level
Client: European Investment Bank
Location: London / Hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Overview:
We are supporting a leading European investment bank in hiring a mid-level Desk Developer to work closely with Front Office trading team, Interest Rate Desk. The role focuses on enhancing, remediating, and supporting Excel-based pricing tools used on the trading desk, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and fit for ongoing business use.
This is a highly interactive role requiring strong collaboration with Traders, Quants, and Technology teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, enhance and maintain Excel-based pricing models used by the trading desk
- Remediate legacy spreadsheets to improve performance, stability, and usability
- Work directly with Traders to understand requirements and translate these into practical solutions
- Partner with Quant teams to ensure pricing logic and models are correctly implemented
- Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for desk tools and pricing sheets
- Improve documentation, controls, and governance around Excel-based models
- Contribute to the gradual evolution of tools where appropriate (e.g. integration with Python or other technologies)
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Required Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on Excel development experience (advanced formulas, VBA; Python beneficial)
- Experience working in Front Office / trading environments within Financial Services
- Understanding of pricing models and financial products (equities, derivatives or similar preferred)
- Proven ability to work directly with business users (Traders) in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise across business and Quant teams
- Experience remediating or supporting legacy spreadsheet-based tools
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Desirable
- Exposure to Python or other scripting languages
- Experience working alongside Quant teams or implementing quantitative models
- Knowledge of model governance / controls within a banking environment
Key Characteristics
- Pragmatic problem solver with a “business-first” mindset
- Comfortable operating in a front-office, high-pressure environment
- Strong attention to detail and ownership of deliverables
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