Senior Software Engineer - IT Operations

Within Capital Fund Management, the IT Operations Technology team works in close collaboration with all departments (Operations, IT, Research). The team designs and maintains high-value software solutions directly connected to quantitative trading activities and fund management.

The team plays a central role in the front-to-back value chain, particularly in the following areas:

• Position keeping and trading pool management,
• NAV calculation and portfolio valuation tracking,
• Performance reporting and KPIs for portfolio managers and risk management teams,
• Internal control monitoring and contribution to the permanent control framework,
• Reconciliation with counterparties (brokers, custodians, fund administrators).

These responsibilities place the team at the heart of asset management challenges: data quality and reliability, operational robustness, risk control, regulatory compliance, and the ability to support the growth of assets under management and strategies.

In a context of growth and continuous improvement, the team also faces key technical challenges:

• Reducing technical debt,

• Modernizing architectures and technologies,

• Industrializing and automating processes,

• Optimizing the performance and scalability of applications to support trading and fund management activities., As part of this evolving and high-growth environment, you will contribute to:

• Redesigning and evolving critical tools for operations and trading,

• Ensuring the performance, reliability, and maintainability of software solutions,

• Automating operational tasks to reduce operational risk, improve data quality, and free up time for higher-value analysis,

• Participating in the continuous improvement of front-to-back workflows (from order generation to performance and NAV calculation).

Within a team primarily composed of experienced developers, you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based software applications,
• Collaborate with Operations, Research, and IT teams to understand business needs related to trading, valuation, and portfolio monitoring,
• Contribute to the implementation of robust solutions to address asset management challenges (data quality, transparency, auditability, calculation deadlines, regulatory constraints)., * Understanding of financial markets and major asset classes (equities, derivatives, futures, FX, etc.).
• Awareness of asset management challenges:

• NAV calculation and performance tracking,
• Importance of data quality and consistency for trading and risk management,
• Operational risk management (reconciliations, valuation discrepancies, data anomalies).

• Interest in front-to-back processes in a quantitative asset management environment:

• Order lifecycle, execution, confirmations, settlement,
• Interactions with brokers, custodians, fund administrators, and internal systems,
• Sensitivity to compliance and regulatory constraints specific to asset management (traceability, auditability, data and process control).

Do you have experience in Software development?, * Strong proficiency in Python (especially Pandas, NumPy, FastAPI, or Flask).

• Solid knowledge of software development best practices:

• Automated testing,
• Continuous integration and deployment,
• Documentation,
• Version control and code reviews.

• SQL knowledge: a plus.
• Experience in an Agile development environment: a plus., * Strong communication skills: ability to engage with both technical and business stakeholders (Operations, Research, Risk).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for analyzing complex processes.
• Rigor, attention to detail, and a commitment to system reliability, in line with the demands of a trading and fund management environment.

Founded in 1991, we are a global quantitative and systematic asset management firm applying a scientific approach to finance to develop alternative investment strategies that create value for our clients. We value innovation, dedication, collaboration, and the ability to make an impact. Together, we create a stimulating environment for talented and passionate experts in research, technology, and business to explore new ideas and challenge existing assumptions.