Digital Assets Risk Back Office - Software Engineer (C#)

Digital Assets Risk Back Office - Software Engineer (C#)

Paris, London, Full-Time

About them

They are a leading institutional provider for digital assets. In 2015, they were the first to provide institutional-grade liquidity to major trading platforms. Since then, they have made significant efforts to create stability in the cryptocurrency markets.

They offer a comprehensive regulated platform for digital assets and tailored investment solutions catered to sophisticated non-US investors and institutions. Their offering spans Asset Management, Trading, Custody, and Market Making.

With over nine years of experience in digital assets and more than twenty years in traditional finance, they offer expert insights and solutions to navigate the relatively new and dynamic field of digital assets.

They combine deep technical and trading expertise with established industry-wide relationships to provide sophisticated solutions for their counterparties.

Description

Their team is seeking a talented and experienced Risk Software Engineer specializing in building cryptocurrency risk systems using C#. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of robust, scalable, and secure trading systems.

They are looking for a dedicated, methodical, and versatile risk software engineer with the experience and passion to solve tough problems with scalable, high-performance code.

They are looking for a teammate who can thrive in a dynamic environment with competing priorities and approaches. You will work in a team with fellow engineers to create highly scalable, distributed services.

As a Risk Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining their cryptocurrency risk infrastructure. You will leverage your expertise in C# to create efficient and reliable solutions that enable seamless risk control experiences for their users. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, contributing to the growth and success of their platform.

Responsibilities

Risk System Development:

• Design, implement, and maintain high-performance cryptocurrency risk system using C#.
  • Ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of the risk infrastructure.
  • Work on a world-class system for on-chain and off-chain transactions.
  • Work on financial accounting reporting and ledgers, high-volume trade processing, and reconciliations.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, frontend developers, and system architects, to understand requirements and deliver integrated solutions.

Optimization:

• Identify and implement optimizations to enhance the performance and efficiency of risk APIs.
  • Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and adherence to best practices.

Security:

• Implement and enforce security best practices to safeguard the integrity of the risk platform.
  • Stay informed about the latest industry standards and security trends in the cryptocurrency space.

Documentation:

• Create comprehensive and well-structured technical documentation for risk APIs, ensuring ease of use for internal and external developers.

Troubleshooting and Support:

• Collaborate with other engineers, quants and traders to diagnose and resolve technical issues related to the risk system.
  • Provide technical support as needed to ensure the smooth functioning of the trading platform.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the highest ethical standards while working with sensitive data
• Knowledge of forex and cross-asset trading fundamentals
• Understanding of risk management, portfolio accounting, securities clearing/settlement and regulatory compliance
• Experience reconciling large disparate data sets
• Strong development skills and extremely curious about new technologies
• Experience (personal or professional) working with crypto currencies, examples include: trading digital assets, using crypto platforms, and transferring coins on blockchain
• Experience in 3rd party software providers (Murex, Calypso, etc..)
• Familiarity with cryptocurrency protocols, exchanges, and market data feeds
• Proficiency in C# and a strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles
• Solid experience with API development, including RESTful APIs
• Extremely curious about new technologies and passionate about this new era
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a financial or fintech industry

Working at their Company

The dynamic team at their company is made up of some of the best talents in digital assets, traditional finance, and technology. They work in a collegiate environment with relentless focus on their mission and team. They’re looking for individuals who share the same values and principles such as:

• Entrepreneurial spirit - Takes ownership showcasing a high-degree of drive, perseverance, and accountability to achieve their goals.
• Trust & integrity - Exemplifies the highest ethical and professional standards to serve their clients.
• Collaboration & care - Genuinely cares about other team members and champions working as one team.
• Humility and candor - Showcases openness to the diverse ideas and perspectives of co-workers and seeks to receive and give constructive feedback.
• Innovation & knowledge: Stays abreast of the dynamic industry, pursues opportunities to anticipate the evolving needs of their clients.
• Risk and compliance mindset - Demonstrates a commitment to compliance and appropriate sensitivity to risk and control related issues.

Their hiring process

In compliance with applicable law, all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work and to complete employment eligibility verification and background checks.

They are an equal opportunity employer. They seek a diverse applicant pool and hire without regard to race, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical abilities (or disability), age, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't trust, verify!

Don't trust, verify! If you are a passionate and skilled Software Engineer with a strong background in cryptocurrency risk systems and C#, they invite you to join their dynamic team and contribute to the exciting developments in the digital financial landscape. Apply now to be a part of their innovative journey!