C# Excel Engineer - Front Office Investment Team
Our client, a global multi-strategy investment firm managing over $21 billion, is seeking a talented C#/VBA Engineer to join its Excel Engineering team in London. In this role, you'll work at the intersection of finance and technology, building high-performance Excel-based applications that empower front-office investment teams. You'll design and integrate advanced Excel add-ins using ExcelDNA and AddInExpress, connecting multiple data sources and analytics platforms to deliver robust, scalable solutions. This is a hands-on position where you'll collaborate closely with portfolio managers and technology teams. You'll bring strong C# development skills with .NET frameworks, advanced Excel engineering expertise including VBA and automation, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain Excel-based models and applications for investment teams.
- Build and integrate Excel add-ins (ExcelDNA, AddInExpress) to connect with multiple data sources and analytics platforms.
- Collaborate closely with portfolio managers and technology teams to gather requirements and deliver robust solutions.
- Implement automation workflows and optimize existing Excel processes for scalability and efficiency.
- Provide technical support for Excel and add-in related incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to trading and analytics workflows.
Requirements:
- Strong C# development skills with .NET frameworks.
- Advanced Excel engineering, including VBA and automation and must have experience building Excel add-ins using ExcelDNA, AddInExpress, or PyXll.
- Solid understanding of SQL (MSSQL, Snowflake) and database integration.
- Knowledge of scripting (PowerShell, Bash) and Windows ecosystem.
- 5+ years developing Excel-based solutions in front-office environments, and risk/analytics workflows for investment banks, asset managers, or related vendors.
- Exceptional communication skills, able to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.