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Operations Software Engineer - Hedge Fund / London

Operations Software Engineer - Hedge Fund / London

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London, United kingdom

Junior

Full Time

13-11-2025

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Skills

Communication Python Swift SQL Problem-solving Programming Databases Azure AWS cloud platforms GCP

Job Specifications

A growing multi-strategy hedge fund is seeking Operations Software Engineers to design, build, and maintain technology that supports its revolutionary operational backbone. If you're looking for a highly collaborative role where you'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, this is the opportunity for you! This team plays a critical role in ensuring smooth trade lifecycle management, reporting, and reconciliation.

What You'll Do

Develop and maintain systems for trade capture, reconciliation, settlement, risk, treasury, P&L, and regulatory reporting.
Collaborate with Operations and Finance to automate workflows and reduce errors.
Build integrations with external systems such as brokers, fund administrators, custodians, and regulatory platforms.
Make architectural decisions that enable scalability and long-term reliability.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
2+ years of professional software engineering experience in financial services.
Strong programming skills in Python.
Experience with SQL databases and data modeling.
Familiarity with the trade lifecycle.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to data integrity.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice to Have

Knowledge of FIX protocols, SWIFT messaging, or regulatory reporting frameworks.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Familiarity with data pipelines, scheduling tools, or workflow orchestration.

About the Company

From Investment Banking, Risk Management, Quantitative Trading, and Insurance, to Investment Management, Sales & Trading, Technology, and Wealth Management, Selby Jennings supports the world's largest financial institutions to revolutionary fintech start-ups with all their hiring needs as a leading Financial Sciences and Services talent partner. If you would like to talk to us about your current talent needs, please request a call back here and one of our specialist consultants will call you back to discuss your hiring nee... Know more