Financial Engineer at ION Group

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

3–5 years of experience as a Quantitative Developer or Financial Engineer in financial markets
Postgraduate degree in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Engineering
Strong programming skills in Python, C, VBA, or Java
Ability to learn quickly and work independently
Familiarity with numerical analysis and stochastic calculus (or willingness to learn)
Strong interest in financial markets and quantitative modeling
Legal right to work in Italy without restrictions for full-time employment
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Excel
Exposure to OTC derivatives and risk management frameworks
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

Design and develop valuation algorithms for new and existing financial instruments
Maintain and enhance quantitative libraries supporting OTC derivatives valuation and risk management
Build and test quantitative models and perform statistical analysis on large time-series datasets
Develop backtesting environments and extract research datasets from client data
Produce detailed functional specifications aligned with business needs
Implement new functionalities and support development teams during integration
Participate in pre-sales workshops to provide financial expertise and strategic input
Provide client support by explaining research methodologies and facilitating product integration
Lead cross-product initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives
Define team roles and structures to support various projects
Collaborate with documentation teams to produce comprehensive user guides

Skills

Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence

Quantitative Modeling

OTC Derivatives

Risk Management

Valuation Algorithms

Financial Instruments

ION Group

Automation technology for financial sector clients

About ION Group

ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, primarily serving institutional clients like investment banks, asset managers, and brokers. The company provides advanced software solutions that enhance trading, processing, and risk management activities in global financial markets. ION's products include sophisticated software platforms and APIs that enable clients to connect seamlessly to various trading venues and exchanges, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION stands out by acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which allows it to remain agile and responsive to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks for its clients through automation and innovative technology.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

$426.5MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

AD&D and disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Mental health care

401K plan

Performance bonus

Supplemental workers' compensation

Family medical leave & parental leave

PTO, paid holidays, sick days, bereavement leave, and volunteer time off

Commuter checks

Company social events

Employee assistance program

Free lunch

mobile phone discount

Risks

Complexity in consolidating trading platforms may lead to operational inefficiencies.

US Treasury market's clearing mandate could impose significant compliance costs.

Potential global tariffs by Trump administration may disrupt ION's global operations.

Differentiation

ION Group specializes in automation technology for the financial sector.

The company offers sophisticated software platforms and APIs for seamless trading.

ION Group constantly innovates to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks.

Upsides

Increased demand for automation drives innovation in AI-driven trading platforms.

The rise of DeFi creates opportunities for blockchain integration in financial services.

Growing importance of ESG criteria pushes adoption of efficient reporting tools.

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