Jobs at Validus Risk Management

Design, implement and maintain backend systems and services for the Horizon platform. Build cloud-native AWS HTTP APIs and event-driven microservices (gRPC) in Rust and Python, design data models for complex trades, work with MySQL, MongoDB and DynamoDB, collaborate with quants, front-end and platform engineers, engage with clients and stakeholders, and deliver performance-critical, observable, testable code.

Design, implement and maintain backend systems for a financial platform. Collaborate with quants, frontend and platform teams to build cloud-native AWS services, HTTP APIs and event-driven microservices using Rust and Python. Model complex financial trades, work with MySQL, MongoDB and other databases, and support performance-critical systems and observability.

Support end-to-end client and counterparty onboarding, KYC/AML coordination, static/reference data setup, product and market enablement, and pre-trade controls to ensure timely, accurate trade enablement and STP readiness.

Client-facing business development role focused on originating and expanding mandates for investment solutions and derivatives overlay strategies with institutional investors. Lead engagement from outreach through solution structuring, proposal development, negotiation, and onboarding. Build and manage a sales pipeline, identify cross-sell opportunities, attend industry events, and collaborate with investment, trading, risk, and onboarding teams.

Design, implement, and deliver full-stack features for the Validus Horizon platform. Build and maintain ETL/data pipelines and integrations, own small-to-medium projects, improve system performance and scalability, collaborate with stakeholders and clients, mentor team members, and present technical solutions and roadmaps to drive product and client success.

Monitor client positions using RiskView, prepare market insights and trade requests, ensure accurate trade capture and best execution, monitor FX and rates markets, manage counterparty relationships, and support ad-hoc projects and departmental tasks.

Lead management accounts and FP&A for a multi-entity, multi-currency business: deliver month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, treasury/FX support, covenant reporting, and board-level analysis while mentoring the finance team and improving controls and processes.

Drive new client acquisition across EMEA (mainland Europe and UK) by originating and managing deals, coordinating with lead origination, marketing and delivery teams, supporting early-stage client relationships, contributing to sales strategy, and achieving revenue targets.

Support operational management of fund finance debt facilities (subscription lines, NAV facilities): monitor utilization, borrowing base and covenants, assist drawdowns/repayments, coordinate with lenders and fund managers, reconcile balances, support reporting, controls and process improvements.

Own end-to-end pre-trade client and counterparty onboarding, coordinate KYC/AML, tax, credit, and legal, manage static/reference data (LEIs, SSIs, entity hierarchies, tax classifications), enforce data governance and pre-trade controls, ensure STP readiness, and enable clients to trade approved products and markets while measuring time-to-trade and data quality.

Client-facing senior consultant advising institutional and private capital clients on FX, interest rate, and derivative risk. Perform VaR modelling, stress testing, Excel-based exposure and hedge analysis, design hedging strategies, present recommendations, mentor juniors, support business development and demonstrate the firm's risk technology platform.