Job Description

What we do

We are a global software and professional services company for the financial industry, with offices in the UK, USA, Germany, Brazil, Hong Kong and Indonesia. We specialize in working with investment banks to automate the issuance process for structured products.

Structured products are pre-packaged investment strategies that combine traditional financial instruments with derivatives to meet specific investment objectives. These products offer tailored risk-return profiles, providing investors with customized exposure to various asset classes, while addressing their unique financial needs.

At the heart of the financial services industry, we specialize in providing innovative technology solutions for the structured products market. Our platform streamlines the generation of documentation for structured products, develops dynamic websites to showcase these offerings, and maintains comprehensive databases that empower financial professionals to make informed decisions. We enable our clients to efficiently navigate the complexities of structured products, enhancing their ability to deliver customized investment solutions. Join our team to contribute to cutting-edge tech that drives transparency and efficiency in the structured products value chain.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for an experienced developer to join our team of financial automation specialists.

• Lead projects furthering the automation capabilities of our DocAuto Document Automation software, ensuring extensibility and maintainability of the codebase, as part of a team of developers working closely with one client 

• Guide juniors in their understanding of our clients’ product suites, and in their implementation of automated solutions 

• Strong knowledge of financial markets and or adeep interest in tech and coding.

• Liaise with your client directly as a primary point of contact for your projects, managing our relationships with that client’s senior leadership 

• Interpret complex products and client requirements, and how they relate to our existing platforms

• Professional experience in an industry relating to financial markets

• Professional experience in automated solutions or SaaS solutions more generally

• Experience in client communication

• Degree in Finance or Computer Science or STEM

Desirable skills

• Minimum 1 years of experience in an investment bank or similar financial institutions is preferred
• Professional experience in equity derivatives or Structured Products.
• A logical thinker, quick learner, diligent, have great attention to detail
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills and the ability to translate complex ideas into clear explanations
• Experience working in an AGILE framework

What we can offer you

WSD offers an environment of innovation, self-determination, and opportunity. As part of our team you will establish and develop relationships with major stakeholders within our client firms, work on the cutting edge of automated solutions both in terms of our internal solutions and the tech stacks of the banks we work with, and collaborate with WSD colleagues from junior to executive level.

Our offering is constantly evolving, and presents constant opportunity for those with an ambitious mindset and an appetite to learn. From day one you will have access to industry leading experts, the largest clients in the industry, and the resources of a growing company operating on the bleeding edge.

We are a young, international team. Altogether, we are around 300 people worldwide, with the Headquarters based in Canary Wharf in London. Our clients include every major investment bank, including Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Barclays. You will collaborate directly with these banks at a senior level to achieve full automation of their processes.

If you have the skills, experience and drive to excel in this challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with us!

WSD is an employer that values diversity. We highly encourage applications from appropriately qualified and eligible candidates irrespective of age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.