Junior Software Engineer (Python / ETL) - Toronto
Top Benefits
About the role
We are looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join our Client Success Team.
The vision of the Client Success Team is to establish a proactive, client-aligned feedback loop that accelerates high-impact feature delivery for Validus Horizon platform. By doing so, the team enhances internal efficiency and delivers greater external client value. This positions the Client Success Team not just as a support function, but as a strategic driver of product evolution and client engagement.
As a Financial Developer within this team, you will bridge the gap between internal tooling and real-world client challenges. You will contribute to product innovation, and work closely with both internal teams and clients to translate complex analytics into actionable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively deliver high-impact features for Validus Horizon, our financial market risk platform.
- Build a strong understanding of FX and interest rate products, the related financial markets, and market data sources.
- Develop and maintain ETL processes (data ingestion, transformation, reporting, etc.) to enhance data availability and usability.
- Drive improvements in Validus’ product offering, supporting innovation and platform development.
- Simultaneously work on and deliver multiple projects.
- Support stakeholder meetings by presenting analysis and gathering requirements.
- Act as a feedback conduit for clients, ensuring their needs shape product evolution and feature prioritisation.
Requirements
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Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Physics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, etc.).
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Experience in Python or a similar language used in data analysis.
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Keen interest in financial markets, with a focus on FX and interest rate products.
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Exposure to risk modelling, pricing, or other financial analytics.
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Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, both in writing and verbally.
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Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MSc degree in a STEM field.
- 1+ years of experience in a software development role.
- Experience with financial risk management software or platforms.
Benefits
Validus Risk Management is an independent technology-enabled advisory firm specialising in the management of FX, interest rate and other market risks. We work with institutional investors, fund managers, and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies to measure, manage and monitor financial market risk, using a market-tested combination of specialist consulting services, trade execution and innovative risk technology.
Working at Validus can offer an exciting opportunity for both personal development and professional growth. Share in our mission to become the largest and most respected specialist provider of financial market risk services in the world. Notable benefits include a competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus), health care, retirement plans, and financial support towards professional qualifications.
Our Core Values
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Accountability – Getting it done and owning the result.
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Teamwork – We succeed by helping others succeed.
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Integrity – We serve our clients; the responsibility is sacrosanct.
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Diversity – Diversity boosts creativity – creativity is our edge.
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Kaizen – Strive to do things better. Innovation kills complacency.
Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Ref: 2502
About Validus Risk Management
Validus Risk Management is an independent market risk advisory firm specialising in the management of currency, interest rate and commodity price risk.
We help our clients navigate and manage financial risk with a hands-on advisory approach and award-winning technology solutions. Our systematic financial risk management methodology has been designed to increase risk transparency, create customised risk management solutions, and facilitate the efficient execution of hedging transactions by minimising information asymmetry between clients and banking counterparties.
The Validus Risk Management advisory service gives our clients access to the latest risk management technology and independent expertise at a fraction of the cost of an in-house financial risk management function. Validus works with a range of companies across the globe, from SMEs to multinational corporations, as well as pension funds and leading alternative investments funds (Private Equity, Secondaries, Private Debt, Real Estate).
We act as an extension to more than 100 clients globally and execute more than 3,000 trades every month (>$330bn in hedging volume annually).
Junior Software Engineer (Python / ETL) - Toronto
Top Benefits
About the role
We are looking for a Junior Software Engineer to join our Client Success Team.
The vision of the Client Success Team is to establish a proactive, client-aligned feedback loop that accelerates high-impact feature delivery for Validus Horizon platform. By doing so, the team enhances internal efficiency and delivers greater external client value. This positions the Client Success Team not just as a support function, but as a strategic driver of product evolution and client engagement.
As a Financial Developer within this team, you will bridge the gap between internal tooling and real-world client challenges. You will contribute to product innovation, and work closely with both internal teams and clients to translate complex analytics into actionable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively deliver high-impact features for Validus Horizon, our financial market risk platform.
- Build a strong understanding of FX and interest rate products, the related financial markets, and market data sources.
- Develop and maintain ETL processes (data ingestion, transformation, reporting, etc.) to enhance data availability and usability.
- Drive improvements in Validus’ product offering, supporting innovation and platform development.
- Simultaneously work on and deliver multiple projects.
- Support stakeholder meetings by presenting analysis and gathering requirements.
- Act as a feedback conduit for clients, ensuring their needs shape product evolution and feature prioritisation.
Requirements
-
Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Physics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, etc.).
-
Experience in Python or a similar language used in data analysis.
-
Keen interest in financial markets, with a focus on FX and interest rate products.
-
Exposure to risk modelling, pricing, or other financial analytics.
-
Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, both in writing and verbally.
-
Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MSc degree in a STEM field.
- 1+ years of experience in a software development role.
- Experience with financial risk management software or platforms.
Benefits
Validus Risk Management is an independent technology-enabled advisory firm specialising in the management of FX, interest rate and other market risks. We work with institutional investors, fund managers, and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies to measure, manage and monitor financial market risk, using a market-tested combination of specialist consulting services, trade execution and innovative risk technology.
Working at Validus can offer an exciting opportunity for both personal development and professional growth. Share in our mission to become the largest and most respected specialist provider of financial market risk services in the world. Notable benefits include a competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus), health care, retirement plans, and financial support towards professional qualifications.
Our Core Values
-
Accountability – Getting it done and owning the result.
-
Teamwork – We succeed by helping others succeed.
-
Integrity – We serve our clients; the responsibility is sacrosanct.
-
Diversity – Diversity boosts creativity – creativity is our edge.
-
Kaizen – Strive to do things better. Innovation kills complacency.
Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Ref: 2502
About Validus Risk Management
Validus Risk Management is an independent market risk advisory firm specialising in the management of currency, interest rate and commodity price risk.
We help our clients navigate and manage financial risk with a hands-on advisory approach and award-winning technology solutions. Our systematic financial risk management methodology has been designed to increase risk transparency, create customised risk management solutions, and facilitate the efficient execution of hedging transactions by minimising information asymmetry between clients and banking counterparties.
The Validus Risk Management advisory service gives our clients access to the latest risk management technology and independent expertise at a fraction of the cost of an in-house financial risk management function. Validus works with a range of companies across the globe, from SMEs to multinational corporations, as well as pension funds and leading alternative investments funds (Private Equity, Secondaries, Private Debt, Real Estate).
We act as an extension to more than 100 clients globally and execute more than 3,000 trades every month (>$330bn in hedging volume annually).