Your team

Pictet Trading & Sales (PTS) provides direct access to global markets, offering bespoke trading solutions across a wide range of asset classes. Our sales traders, IT specialists, strategists and quant analysts are assisted by a full suite of risk and control functions as well as the latest technology.

PTS is looking for a highly qualified and motivated Senior Trading Engineer. This position is based in Geneva, conveniently located on the trading floor. Our team turns high business ambitions with innovative ideas into high-performing and resilient technology. We work closely with traders and risk managers to define priorities and develop custom solutions in and around our risk management system Front Arena.

Your role

• Designing, developing, testing and deploying software solutions.
• Programming in Python and ADFL in a Dev Ops model.
• Being the product owner for the Front Arena trading system.
• Gathering requirements and defining their scope in close collaboration with the principal trading and market risk units, covering both quantitative and technical aspects.
• Investigating and debugging production issue 24/5.
• Collaborating with the vendor to enhance and develop the product.
• Training and mentoring other resources, both internally within the team and stakeholder groups.

Your profile

• Exceptional analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills (minimum M.Sc. level in mathematics, physics, engineering, etc.).
• At least five years of experience of successful project management and project delivery in a trading system environment.
• Prior experience in the Front Arena trading system will be a major advantage.
• Strong programming experience in Python and curiosity for new technologies and systems.
• Strong knowledge of the capital markets industry, including trading, position and risk management.
• Fluent in English. Fluent in French is a plus.
• Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment.
• First-class interpersonal skills.
• A passion for continual learning to keep pace with the changing financial markets.
• Resident in Switzerland or willing to relocate.

Note

We will not accept any CVs via agencies.

REF: STE/GS/LS

Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.

Job ID 121198