Risk Engineer Lead, Investment Engineering (Python/Java)

Location: New York, New York; work is based in the New York office

Salary: $190,000–$315,000 base salary per year, plus eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus

Company

Global alternative investment management firm focused on private equity, credit, real assets, and retirement services.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and implement risk management applications supporting credit risk, trading, and investment decision-making.
• Build scalable full-stack technology solutions and integrate internal and external tools into the risk infrastructure.
• Support the full software lifecycle, including analysis, coding, deployment, enhancements, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Collaborate with risk managers, traders, portfolio managers, and engineering colleagues to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Deliver reliable, well-tested code in an Agile environment and participate in design discussions, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Mentor junior developers and improve system reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of technology experience, including at least 3 years in a trading environment.
• Production experience building and deploying end-of-day and live risk management software.
• Hands-on development experience with Python and Java, plus full-stack application delivery in Agile environments.
• Experience with risk factor modeling, P&L attribution, scenario analysis, and risk solutions across asset classes; credit products familiarity is preferred.
• Strong SQL and/or NoSQL database skills, including query optimization and data management, plus familiarity with Kafka, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and Git.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment partnering across risk management, trading, portfolio management, and technology.
• Values include challenging convention, championing opportunity, responsible leadership, and collaboration.
• Benefits programs provide coverage for employees and their families.
• Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and firm performance.