VP Front Office Python Developer - Equity Derivatives & Quant Trading

We're partnering with a leading global financial institution to hire a VP Front Office Python Developer for a highly visible team within the Equity Derivatives business. This is a rare opportunity to work directly with traders and quantitative teams, developing analytics, automation and front-office applications that support trading decisions, risk management and business growth. The role sits in a highly technical environment with significant business exposure and offers the chance to contribute directly to trading workflows, quantitative strategies and market-facing initiatives. What You'll Be Doing - Develop and enhance Python-based front-office applications, analytics tools and trading workflows - Partner directly with traders, quants and business stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions - Support and improve business-critical trading and analytics platforms - Work on market data, risk, P&L and quantitative analytics applications - Contribute to automation, monitoring, workflow optimization and platform reliability - Support quantitative trading, structured products and Equity Derivatives businesses - Troubleshoot production issues in a fast-paced trading environment and drive long-term platform improvements We're Looking For - Strong hands-on Python development experience - Experience supporting front-office, trading or business-critical applications - Background in Equity Derivatives, Delta One, Prime Finance, Securities Lending, Structured Products or Equities Technology - Experience working directly with traders, quants or front-office users - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Knowledge of market data platforms such as Bloomberg or Reuters - Experience with automation, monitoring, SRE or workflow optimization is advantageous - Exposure to pricing, risk, market data, trading analytics or quantitative workflows would be highly beneficial Why consider this opportunity? ✅ High-visibility front-office role ✅ Direct interaction with traders and quantitative teams ✅ Exposure to Equity Derivatives and quantitative trading strategies ✅ Opportunity to influence trading decisions through analytics and technology ✅ Small team with significant ownership and impact ✅ Strong career progression and internal mobility opportunities ✅ Competitive compensation package If you're a Front Office Python Developer, RAD Developer, Desk Developer, Quant Developer or Equities Technology professional looking for greater business exposure and ownership, please reach out for a confidential discussion.

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