Software Engineer (Python / ETL) - London

We are looking for a Python Software Engineer to join our Client Success Team.

The vision of the Client Success Team is to establish a proactive, client-aligned feedback loop that accelerates high-impact feature delivery for the Validus Horizon platform. By doing so, the team enhances internal efficiency and delivers greater external client value. This positions the Client Success Team not just as a support function, but as a strategic driver of product evolution, revenue enablement, and client engagement.

As a Software Engineer within this team, you will take ownership of small-to-medium scope enhancements from idea to production, driving measurable business impact. You will contribute to CST initiatives, ensuring delivery of results, high accountability, and technical quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own multiple concurrent CST initiatives, ensuring timely execution with clear stakeholder communication and transparency.
• Design and implement full stack solutions (backend services, APIs, data pipelines, and frontend components) aligned with Horizon architecture and best practices.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes (data ingestion, transformation, reporting, etc.) to enhance data availability and usability.
• Drive improvements in Validus’ product offering, supporting innovation and platform development.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Physics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, etc.).
• Experience in Python or a similar language used in data analysis.

• Keen interest in financial markets, with a focus on FX and interest rate products.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, both in writing and verbally.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with financial risk management software or platforms.
• Exposure to risk modelling, pricing, or other financial analytics.
• Experience in market data integration, trade lifecycle systems, or portfolio analytics.
• MSc degree in a STEM field.

Benefits

Validus Risk Management is an independent technology-enabled advisory firm specialising in the management of FX, interest rate and other market risks. We work with institutional investors, fund managers, and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies to measure, manage and monitor financial market risk, using a market-tested combination of specialist consulting services, trade execution and innovative risk technology.

Working at Validus can offer an exciting opportunity for both personal development and professional growth. Share in our mission to become the largest and most respected specialist provider of financial market risk services in the world. Notable benefits include a competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus), health care, retirement plans, and financial support towards professional qualifications.

Our Core Values

• Accountability – Getting it done and owning the result.
• Teamwork – We succeed by helping others succeed.
• Integrity – We serve our clients; the responsibility is sacrosanct.
• Diversity – Diversity boosts creativity – creativity is our edge.
• Kaizen – Strive to do things better. Innovation kills complacency.

Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.