Senior Vice President, Swaps Trading Application Technical Lead Greater London, United Kingdom Area

The Company is in search of a Senior Vice President, Swaps Trading Application Technical Lead to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the architecture and implementation of a scalable, low-latency, and highly responsive equity swap trading and lifecycle system. This role requires a blend of hands-on engineering leadership and deep domain expertise in synthetic prime, portfolio swaps, and total return swaps. The Technical Lead will work closely with front-office stakeholders in a fast-paced trading environment, ensuring robust trade processing, and lifecycle events handling for swaps and hedge execution workflows. Key responsibilities also include leading technical design and re-platforming efforts, managing the full SDLC, and coordinating with global teams on integration points. Applicants must have a strong background in swaps trading, with a focus on lifecycle management, processing of corporate actions, client reporting, and regulatory compliance. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is required, along with at least 10 years of experience in capital markets, preferably in the synthetic prime business. The role demands a technical lead with over 5 years of experience, and a proven track record of at least 10 years in hands-on programming, particularly in C++/Java/C# with a preference for server-side development. Experience in low-latency systems, multi-threading, real-time systems, and scalable microservices architecture is essential. Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization is a plus. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal abilities, and a collaborative mindset, with the capacity to deliver under tight deadlines and high-pressure conditions.

Hiring Company

Jefferies