Senior Trading Engineer - Front Arena

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 DevOps 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.