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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Quantitative Developer – StratPy.

Principal responsibilities

Stratpy is a collaborative cross-asset Python platform for data science, machine learning, simulation and research. This consolidated platform is solving some of our biggest challenges like simplified access to - internal/vendor data, cross-asset quant libraries, simulation environments and production systems. We are deploying cutting-edge technology to give front-office users the toolkit they need to unlock business value.

• Setup an industrial grade data science platform to enhance FO’s analytic capabilities:
  • with multiple user access interfaces
  • with connectivity to internal as well as open source quant libraries and simulation systems
  • with pre-built data pipelines to internal as well vendor sources
• Work in close collaboration with FX, FI & Equities Quants to extend the existing cross-asset python library
• Provide data-based solutions based to business for MI, pricing etc.
• Build the infrastructure and capabilities needed to enable operational effectiveness and delivery of the desired results
• Building new features/functionality for expansion of platform use-cases
• Building corresponding server-side infrastructure to support the platform
• Implementation of Python interface of existing pricing libraries

Qualifications

• Bachelors / Masters / PhD Degree in a quantitative discipline i.e., Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or a related discipline preferably from premier institutes like IIT, IISc, BITS, NIT etc.
• Demonstrable Python expertise with 3+ years of experience with knowledge of at least one Python web framework ideally Flask.
• Basic understanding of front-end web technologies i.e., HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.
• Has been involved in the end-to-end development process, turning stakeholder requirements into software, and successful release to production. Knowledge and experience of git, CI/CD tools is integral to the role.
• Candidates with knowledge/experience of cloud based setups (especially GCP) would be preferred and any progress towards CFA/FRM would be seen favourably

Due to the urgent hiring need, candidates with immediate right to work locally and no relocation need will be prioritised.

The chosen candidate for this role will be required to undergo enhanced vetting. Subject to local laws, this will require the individual to satisfactorily pass a series of additional checks as part of the recruitment process and on an ongoing basis, if appointed to the role. HSBC Group reserves its position with regard to any steps which it may take in relation to any material adverse findings which arise either when the checks are originally completed, and/or if relevant, on an ongoing basis. For more information about the enhanced vetting for this role please contact the recruiter for this role.

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