Senior Software Engineer - Risk

Job Summary

FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry’s foremost challenges: navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Senior Software Engineer - Risk

Location: Bengaluru (Onsite)

Impact

You’ll architect and build the next-generation risk solutions for FalconX and its clients. FalconX is the institutional gateway to digital asset markets. FalconX processes more than $1T+ in trading volume across spot and derivative instruments, has financed 5B+ in loan originations and is the 1st CFTC-registered swap dealer focused on cryptocurrency derivatives.

You will evolve FalconX’s risk technology to be best-in-class. You will work on cutting-edge technology with the right balance of speed, accuracy and reliability. Well-reputed financial institutions and crypto firms will trust and rely on your solutions for their day-to-day work. You will help unlock increased business potential and opportunities for FalconX and our clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance FalconX’s proprietary risk management tools, infrastructure, risk data, and processes.
• Architect and build scalable, robust, performant risk solutions for institutional customers and internal teams.
• Work closely with multiple members of the risk team to develop, maintain and improve the risk management stack.
• Coach and mentor teammates on supporting and maintaining FalconX’s risk solutions.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, EE, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent fields.
• Professional experience (at least 4 years) in a quant risk role
• Experience in risk management in a trading environment (hedge fund or bank)
• Knowledge of a range of financial products and experience with a variety of derivatives asset classes
• Strong passion for intuitive, analytical, out-of-the box thinking and problem solving.
• Extensive experience with software engineering, object-oriented coding design and complex, distributed architectures.
• Comfortable working with Linux/AWS environments
• Python programming experience with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Proactive, strong sense of ownership with the ability to partner and build alignment with our risk, product and engineering teams
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

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Inclusivity Statement

FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!

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