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Full-Time

Financial Software Engineer

Python

Posted on 7/19/2023

Beacon Platform

Beacon Platform

51-200 employees

Integrated platform for trading and risk management

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$130k - $177k

Junior, Mid, Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Python
NoSQL
Data Science
Data Structures & Algorithms
Public Speaking
SQL
Apache Kafka
AWS
Redis
Requirements
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of financial engineering experience, including work with financial instruments
  • Proficiency in Python
  • Fundamentals of software engineering such as data structures and algorithms
  • Must be located in the NYC metropolitan area
  • Access to Udemy - An online learning and teaching marketplace with over 185,000 courses. Learn programming, marketing, data science, or brush up on your public speaking and writing skills
Responsibilities
  • Market data modeling
  • Time series framework
  • Trade ingestion/high frequency trades
  • Deal model framework
  • Trading risk management, including analytical models and data warehousing
  • Workflow, reporting, and visualization solutions
  • Integration with third party systems
  • Integration with cloud computing services
  • Providing ongoing support and enhancement of the Beacon Platform
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with streaming technologies like Kafka and Redis
  • Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL database technologies
  • Familiarity with cloud computing such as AWS or Azure
  • Exposure to multiple programming languages and paradigms

Beacon Platform offers an integrated platform for trading and risk management, specifically designed for clients in the capital markets sector, including financial institutions, asset managers, and trading firms. The platform unifies various products, data, analytics, and workflows, enabling clients to manage risk across all asset classes from a single interface. It operates on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, where clients pay a subscription fee to access the cloud-hosted platform, allowing for recurring revenue and a scalable environment for trading needs. Key features include integration with existing systems, tools for building and deploying trading applications, and customizable analytics. Additionally, Beacon provides consulting services to assist clients in developing strategies and seizing market opportunities. The goal of Beacon Platform is to help clients optimize their trading and risk management processes through data-driven decision making.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$94.6M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Beacon.io's recent $56M Series C funding round indicates strong investor confidence and potential for growth.
  • The partnership with Trayport enhances Beacon's capabilities in the energy trading market, opening new revenue streams.
  • Recognition as the top Quant Management Framework by Chartis QuantTech50 highlights Beacon's industry leadership and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • The capital markets sector is highly competitive, requiring continuous innovation to maintain market position.
  • Frequent changes in executive leadership, such as the new President and European Head of Sales, could lead to strategic misalignments.

What makes Beacon Platform unique

  • Beacon.io offers a unified platform for trading and risk management, unlike competitors who often provide fragmented solutions.
  • Their SaaS model ensures scalable and controlled environments, providing a competitive edge over traditional on-premise systems.
  • Beacon.io's strong focus on data-driven decision making and customizable analytics sets it apart in the capital markets sector.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Paid time-off

401(k) match

Employee Referral Bonus

Volunteer Time-off Program

Wellness and wellbeing initiatives

Regular social events and parties

Commuter benefits

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