Rothesay is the UK’s largest pensions insurance specialist, purpose-built to protect pension schemes and their members’ pensions. With over £69 billion of assets under management, we secure the pensions of nearly one million people and pay out, on average, approximately £350 million in pension payments each month.

Rothesay is dedicated to providing excellence in customer service alongside prudent underwriting, a conservative investment strategy and the careful management of risk. We are trusted by the pension schemes of some of the UK’s best known companies to provide pension solutions, including British Airways, Cadbury’s, the Civil Aviation Authority, the Co-Operative Group, National Grid, NatWest, Morrisons and Telent.

At Rothesay, we are striving to transform our industry. We believe deeply in creating real security for the future and our leadership in finding new and better ways to do that is the key to our success. To do that, we need the very brightest original thinkers to bring creativity as well as rigour. Rothesay is a rewarding place to work, where quality people can thrive and prosper. We pride ourselves on the connections our people build, many of whom have been with us for over ten years.

Job title:                      Credit Risk and Rating Analyst

Reports to:                  Deputy Head of Illiquid Assets Credit Risk and Internal Ratings

Role type:                    Permanent

SMCR classification:   Conduct staff

The team:

The Illiquid Credit Risk team is responsible for performing independent credit analysis on existing and new investment opportunities with a focus on real and structured finance assets, credit risk modelling, credit performance monitoring and reporting, and internal credit ratings. The team sits within the Risk function.

Job Responsibilities:

• The primary responsibility is to lead the credit risk management of Rothesay’s public and private REIT debt portfolio from a second line standpoint.  
• The role is balanced between credit risk analysis, portfolio management oversight, credit ratings and credit risk modelling. Importantly, it requires a very strong understanding of REITs and commercial real estate financing in general.
• Evaluating and challenging existing and new investments proposed by the asset origination team from a risk perspective with a focus on REITs. The role focuses as much on new investments as on monitoring the portfolio, which involves performance reporting as well as risk management recommendations.
• Over time, the analyst is expected to diversify across other asset classes (e.g. commercial real estate loans, project finance, structured finance, etc.)
• Monitoring and assigning internal credit ratings, developing and maintaining internal credit methodologies and rating models.
• Presenting well-structured credit risk and rating recommendations to senior management.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including the asset and trading origination team, the risk team or senior management.

Skills and experience required:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a buy-side sector, bank or rating agency with a strong focus on REITs and real estate finance. Experience in other asset classes will also be valued.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, excellent financial modelling skills, very good understanding of the commercial real estate market

Rothesay competencies

• Technical Skills - Demonstrates strong technical skills required for the role, pays attention to detail, takes initiative to broaden his/her knowledge and demonstrates appropriate analytical skills
• Drive and Motivation – Be a self-starter; successfully handles multiple tasks, takes initiative to improve his/her own performance, works intensely towards extremely challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles or setbacks
• Teamwork – Demonstrate evidence of being a strong team player, collaborates with others within and across teams, encourages other team members to participate and contribute and acknowledges others' contributions
• Communication Skills - Communicates what is relevant and important in a clear and concise manner and shares information/new ideas with others
• Judgement and Problem solving - Thinks ahead, anticipates questions, plans for contingencies, finds alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives. Sees the big picture and effectively analyses complex issues
• Creativity/Innovation - Looks for new ways to improve current processes and develop creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value
• Influencing Outcomes - Presents sound, persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions. Takes a position on issues and influences others' opinions and presents persuasive recommendations

Disclaimer

This position description is intended to describe the duties most frequently performed by an individual in this position. It is not intended to be a complete list of assigned duties, but to describe a position level.  The role shall be performed within a professional office environment. Rothesay has health and safety polices that are available for all workers upon request.  There are no specific health risks associated with the role.

Inclusion

Rothesay actively promotes diversity and inclusivity. We know that our success depends on our people and that by nurturing a culture that values difference, we create a stronger, more dynamic business. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Rothesay is the UK’s largest pensions insurance specialist, purpose-built to protect pension schemes and their members’ pensions. With over £69 billion of assets under management, we secure the pensions of nearly one million people and pay out, on average, approximately £350 million in pension payments each month.

Rothesay is dedicated to providing excellence in customer service alongside prudent underwriting, a conservative investment strategy and the careful management of risk. We are trusted by the pension schemes of some of the UK’s best known companies to provide pension solutions, including British Airways, Cadbury’s, the Civil Aviation Authority, the Co-Operative Group, National Grid, NatWest, Morrisons and Telent.

At Rothesay, we are striving to transform our industry. We believe deeply in creating real security for the future and our leadership in finding new and better ways to do that is the key to our success. To do that, we need the very brightest original thinkers to bring creativity as well as rigour. Rothesay is a rewarding place to work, where quality people can thrive and prosper. We pride ourselves on the connections our people build, many of whom have been with us for over ten years. 

Responsibilities:

Strategists (Strats) occupy the intersection of finance, markets, maths, and programming.  In our daily work, we work closely with traders and structuring teams, analysing trades and asset origination opportunities for execution and ongoing management. This emphasis on advanced financial mathematics and a highly analytical approach as an integral part of the risk management at Rothesay distinguishes the firm from many of its competitors.

In general, we are looking for smart, quantitative, commercial, problem-solving-oriented, “get-things-done” candidates with the skills to deliver robust, high-performance software and quantitative analyses and with either experience in financial markets or a keen interest to learn about them.

The successful candidate will be focused on improving the pricing and risk management of Rothesay’s assets including fixed income bonds, RMBS and other ABS, commercial real estate loans, residential mortgages, and equity release mortgage securitisations, and on the development of models and systems for new asset types.

Skills & Experience

Required:

• Advanced quantitative skills (typically evidenced by a degree in maths, physics, computer science, engineering, etc.)
• Excellence in applied programming skills - Python, C, C++ or other major languages.
• Experience in creating and validating pricing and/or risk models for use in a financial services organisation

 Preferred:

• Knowledge of financial mathematics and stochastic calculus.
• Experience of risk management or pricing models for securitized products
• Understanding of Fixed Income products and derivatives.

Disclaimer

This position description is intended to describe the duties most frequently performed by an individual in this position. It is not intended to be a complete list of assigned duties, but to describe a position level.  The role shall be performed within a professional office environment. Rothesay has health and safety polices that are available for all workers upon request.  There are no specific health risks associated with the role.

Inclusion

Rothesay actively promotes diversity and inclusivity. We know that our success depends on our people and that by nurturing a culture that values difference, we create a stronger, more dynamic business. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Rothesay is the UK’s largest pensions insurance specialist, purpose-built to protect pension schemes and their members’ pensions. With over £69 billion of assets under management, we secure the pensions of nearly one million people and pay out, on average, approximately £350 million in pension payments each month.

Rothesay is dedicated to providing excellence in customer service alongside prudent underwriting, a conservative investment strategy and the careful management of risk. We are trusted by the pension schemes of some of the UK’s best known companies to provide pension solutions, including British Airways, Cadbury’s, the Civil Aviation Authority, the Co-Operative Group, National Grid, NatWest, Morrisons and Telent.

At Rothesay, we are striving to transform our industry. We believe deeply in creating real security for the future and our leadership in finding new and better ways to do that is the key to our success. To do that, we need the very brightest original thinkers to bring creativity as well as rigour. Rothesay is a rewarding place to work, where quality people can thrive and prosper. We pride ourselves on the connections our people build, many of whom have been with us for over ten years.

Job title:   Recruiter                     

Reports to:   Head of Recruitment                

Role type:  Permanent

SMCR classification:    Conduct

Job Responsibilities: 

To deliver end-to-end recruitment across a combination of campus/early careers hiring and experienced recruitment, working closely with hiring managers, external recruitment agencies and internal stakeholders. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy and requires strong operational delivery, stakeholder management and governance.

Key Accountabilities

Campus & Early Careers Recruitment

• Plan and deliver Rothesay’s annual campus recruitment activity
• Manage relationships with universities and external partners
• Coordinate and attend campus events, careers fairs and engagement activities
• Manage candidate screening and shortlisting processes
• Design, coordinate and deliver assessment centres, including scheduling and logistics
• Support hiring managers in the assessment and selection process
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and reporting

Experienced Hire Recruitment

• Deliver end-to-end recruitment for experienced roles across the business
• Partner with hiring managers to agree role requirements and recruitment approach
• Manage external recruitment agencies, including briefings, shortlisting and performance oversight
• Manage offer processes, including offer negotiation where appropriate
• Ensure a consistent and professional candidate experience

Stakeholder, L&D and Process Management

• Build effective working relationships with hiring managers and senior stakeholders
• Work in partnership with Learning & Development to support candidate engagement and onboarding, particularly for campus hires
• Ensure an effective transition from recruitment into onboarding and early development programmes
• Contribute to the ongoing review and improvement of recruitment and assessment processes
• Ensure recruitment activity complies with internal governance and regulatory requirements

Skills & Experience

• Experience in an in-house recruitment or talent acquisition role
• Experience delivering both campus/early careers recruitment and experienced hire recruitment
• Experience working independently or within a small recruitment team
• Strong experience managing recruitment agencies
• Experience running assessment centres and recruitment events
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Able to operate effectively within a regulated environment

Desirable

• Experience within financial services or a similarly regulated organisation
• Experience partnering with Learning & Development and HR colleagues on offers and onboarding activity
• Experience improving recruitment or assessment processes

Rothesay competencies:

• Technical Skills - Demonstrates strong technical skills required for the role, pays attention to detail, takes initiative to broaden his/her knowledge and demonstrates appropriate analytical skills
• Drive and Motivation – Be a self-starter; successfully handles multiple tasks, takes initiative to improve his/her own performance, works intensely towards extremely challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles or setbacks
• Teamwork – Demonstrate evidence of being a strong team player, collaborates with others within and across teams, encourages other team members to participate and contribute and acknowledges others' contributions
• Communication Skills - Communicates what is relevant and important in a clear and concise manner and shares information/new ideas with others
• Judgement and Problem solving - Thinks ahead, anticipates questions, plans for contingencies, finds alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives. Sees the big picture and effectively analyses complex issues
• Creativity/Innovation - Looks for new ways to improve current processes and develop creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value
• Influencing Outcomes - Presents sound, persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions. Takes a position on issues and influences others' opinions and presents persuasive recommendations

 Disclaimer

This position description is intended to describe the duties most frequently performed by an individual in this position. It is not intended to be a complete list of assigned duties, but to describe a position level.  The role shall be performed within a professional office environment. Rothesay has health and safety polices that are available for all workers upon request.  There are no specific health risks associated with the role.

Inclusion

Rothesay actively promotes diversity and inclusivity. We know that our success depends on our people and that by nurturing a culture that values difference, we create a stronger, more dynamic business. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Rothesay is the UK’s largest pensions insurance specialist, purpose-built to protect pension schemes and their members’ pensions. With over £70 billion of assets under management, we secure the pensions of more than one million people and pay out, on average, approximately £300 million in pension payments each month.

Rothesay is dedicated to providing excellence in customer service alongside prudent underwriting, a conservative investment strategy and the careful management of risk. We are trusted by the pension schemes of some of the UK’s best known companies to provide pension solutions, including British Airways, Cadbury, the Civil Aviation Authority, the Co-Operative, Morrisons, Smiths Industries and Telent.

At Rothesay, we are striving to transform our industry. We believe deeply in creating real security for the future and our leadership in finding new and better ways to do that is the key to our success. To do that, we need the very brightest original thinkers to bring creativity as well as rigour. Rothesay is a rewarding place to work, where quality people can thrive and prosper. We pride ourselves on the connections our people build, many of whom have been with us for over ten years.

Job title: Infrastructure Architect

Contract: Permanent

Summary

Define and build modern and secure IT infrastructure services.

Designing, implementing, securing and managing IT services within an in-house IT Infrastructure architecture team. Working closely with our Information Security and Support Teams to create services that are secure, consistent, reliable and supportable.

Working with the latest public cloud infrastructure services. This includes a heavy focus on Microsoft technologies, with extensive exposure to Microsoft Azure, Windows 365, Entra ID/Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Office 365 etc. Network infra is also within this team including LANs, WANs, WiFi, firewalls and cloud connectivity. With responsibility for a broad collection of technologies and the ideal candidate would be comfortable working across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities include: -

· Drawing on experience across the Infrastructure stack to deliver new service projects from initial concept through design, test, security review, deployment and handover to run teams.

· Hands on implementation of new infrastructure and end user computing services

· Creation of documentation and service support processes

· Creation and implementation of technical and procedural cybersecurity controls

· Creation and maintenance of automation to ensure consistent repeatable implementation of M365 and Azure resources.

· Process automation

· Coaching the more live running and support teams on the use and administration of new services

· 3rd line support for incidents, problems and changes

Required skills: -

· Strong TCP/IP networking, subnetting and routing

· Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell or Python)

· Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills Ability to produce well written documentation

· Awareness of cybersecurity best practices to reduce risk

· Experience of deployment of and migration to Microsoft 365

· Strong experience configuring and managing AD, Entra ID & Conditional Access

· Proven Deployment and management of cloud infrastructure (IaaS)

· Experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines and familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform)

Desired skills: -

· Firewall policy management

· Experience configuring and managing Exchange Server or Exchange Online

· Experience configuring and managing Microsoft Teams, SharePoint & OneDrive

· Experience working on desktop build and deployment automation projects (Windows 365 and AVD)

· Working knowledge of any of the well-known Windows and Linux server deployment and configuration management systems (e.g Ansible, puppet)

Rothesay competencies:

· Dedication to role – Motivated to provide an effective support service across all facets of role

· Team Player – Demonstrates evidence of being a strong team player, collaborates well with others and encourages other admin team members

· Communication – Ability to communicate what is relevant and important in a clear, constructive and concise manner

· Organised - Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload in a fast paced environment. Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision

· Creative and innovative – Looks for ways to improve current processes and help develop creative solutions that have practical value for the admin team

· Judgement and Problem Solving – Proactive, sees the big picture and willing to be flexible to solve issues as they arise

Disclaimer This position description is intended to describe the duties most frequently performed by an individual in this position. It is not intended to be a complete list of assigned duties, but to describe a position level. The role shall be performed within a professional office environment. Rothesay has health and safety polices that are available for all workers upon request. There are no specific health risks associated with the role.

Inclusion Rothesay actively promotes diversity and inclusivity. We know that our success depends on our people and that by nurturing a culture that values difference, we create a stronger, more dynamic business. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Rothesay is the UK’s largest pensions insurance specialist, purpose-built to protect pension schemes and their members’ pensions. With over £69 billion of assets under management, we secure the pensions of nearly one million people and pay out, on average, approximately £350 million in pension payments each month.

Rothesay is dedicated to providing excellence in customer service alongside prudent underwriting, a conservative investment strategy and the careful management of risk. We are trusted by the pension schemes of some of the UK’s best known companies to provide pension solutions, including British Airways, Cadbury’s, the Civil Aviation Authority, the Co-Operative Group, National Grid, NatWest, Morrisons and Telent.

At Rothesay, we are striving to transform our industry. We believe deeply in creating real security for the future and our leadership in finding new and better ways to do that is the key to our success. To do that, we need the very brightest original thinkers to bring creativity as well as rigour. Rothesay is a rewarding place to work, where quality people can thrive and prosper. We pride ourselves on the connections our people build, many of whom have been with us for over ten years. 

Job title:           In-Force Management             

Scheme Transition work

• Review data from pension scheme
• Work with the transition team and the pension scheme advisers to resolve any issues or queries
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements for data cleansing actions
• Where relevant, calculate premium adjustment, in line with approach set out in the contract
• Work with RL third party administrators and in-house teams (as applicable) to set up scheme database, including coding of calculation routines and payroll reconciliations
• Set up RL valuation system to receive data from administrators and update modelling
• Explain the move in value as a result of data or modelling updates
• Work with pricing team to understand any benefit and/or data complications
• Monitor monthly updates, to ensure accurate modelling and administration
• Provide input to transition team in production of Individual Policy documents, ensuring proper benefit descriptions

Longevity swap data cleanse

• Construct updated data files for the reinsurers to reflect cleansed data
• Update the fixed cashflows underling the longevity swap to reflect the new data
• Explain the move in value between the old and new fixed cashflows, reconciling to data changes
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements for data cleansing actions
• Update trade bookings and explain any moves in value

GMP equalisation

• Check implementation of GMP equalisation as calculated by the pension scheme
• Manage implementation of ongoing calculations with administrator

Ad-hoc

• Work on projects with pricing & reinsurance team, relating to backbook liability and reinsurance deals
• Validating individual records and data
• Independent reviews of trade bookings (liability and reinsurance)
• Complying with and checking adherence to contractual requirements
• Due diligence exercises in relation to new deals or backbook deals proceeding to buyout
• Monitor and control reserve balances, ensuring continued appropriateness, and take actions to ensure accuracy
• Actuarial support for ad-hoc backbook initiatives such as option exercises

Individual calcs

• Implementing calculation routines on in-house systems
• Checking results of internally/externally produced calculations

 Skills & Experience

• Experienced pensions actuarial work
• Actuarial qualification desirable but not mandatory
• Mature decision-maker
• Problem solver
• Eye for detail
• Happy to take on big projects
• Persistent
• Self-motivated
• Likes to improve efficiency 

Rothesay competencies

• Technical Skills - Demonstrates strong technical skills required for the role, pays attention to detail, takes initiative to broaden his/her knowledge and demonstrates appropriate analytical skills
• Drive and Motivation – Be a self-starter; successfully handles multiple tasks, takes initiative to improve his/her own performance, works intensely towards extremely challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles or setbacks
• Teamwork – Demonstrate evidence of being a strong team player, collaborates with others within and across teams, encourages other team members to participate and contribute and acknowledges others' contributions
• Communication Skills - Communicates what is relevant and important in a clear and concise manner and shares information/new ideas with others
• Judgement and Problem solving - Thinks ahead, anticipates questions, plans for contingencies, finds alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives. Sees the big picture and effectively analyses complex issues
• Creativity/Innovation - Looks for new ways to improve current processes and develop creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value
• Influencing Outcomes - Presents sound, persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions. Takes a position on issues and influences others' opinions and presents persuasive recommendations

Disclaimer This position description is intended to describe the duties most frequently performed by an individual in this position. It is not intended to be a complete list of assigned duties, but to describe a position level.  The role shall be performed within a professional office environment. Rothesay has health and safety polices that are available for all workers upon request.  There are no specific health risks associated with the role.

Inclusion Rothesay actively promotes diversity and inclusivity. We know that our success depends on our people and that by nurturing a culture that values difference, we create a stronger, more dynamic business. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Rothesay is the UK’s largest pensions insurance specialist, purpose-built to protect pension schemes and their members’ pensions. With over £70 billion of assets under management, we secure the pensions of more than one million people and pay out, on average, approximately £300 million in pension payments each month.

Rothesay is dedicated to providing excellence in customer service alongside prudent underwriting, a conservative investment strategy and the careful management of risk. We are trusted by the pension schemes of some of the UK’s best known companies to provide pension solutions, including British Airways, Cadbury, the Civil Aviation Authority, the Co-Operative, Morrisons, Smiths Industries and Telent. At Rothesay, we are striving to transform our industry. We believe deeply in creating real security for the future and our leadership in finding new and better ways to do that is the key to our success. To do that, we need the very brightest original thinkers to bring creativity as well as rigour. Rothesay is a rewarding place to work, where quality people can thrive and prosper. We pride ourselves on the connections our people build, many of whom have been with us for over ten years.

Job title: Quantitative Engineer

Contract: Permanent

Under the leadership of the Chief Technology Officer, Rothesay has launched a multi-year project, Project Quest, to redevelop and modernize the full technology stack, encompassing pricing and other analytics, risk management, market data and trade capture and reporting.

Project Quest is nearing the end of phase two, which has successfully delivered to production several key components and established the core engineering required for the new platform.

As we move into phase three, which will involve multiple and varied projects running in parallel, we have opportunities for a select few new hires to join the Quest team.

This is a rare chance to work with and learn from Rothesay’s team of extremely highly regarded, experienced and friendly software engineers. At Rothesay Life every employee has the opportunity to make a real impact to the business. The engineering team are open to new technologies and creative ideas.

Responsibilities:

• Be part of the team responsible for the major build-out of functionality on the new platform, using a combination of Rust (https://www.rust-lang.org/) and Python
• Project including but not limited to:
  • Trade modelling and pricing
  • Market data processing
  • Risk reporting
  • Scenario analytics tools
  • Dev Ops / platform engineering
• Participate in BAU support rota (shared across Strats and Technology), providing useful opportunities to interact with colleagues across diverse areas of the business

Skills & Experience

• In general, we are looking for smart, commercial, problem-solving-oriented, “get-things-done” candidates with a proven track record of delivering robust, high performance software and quantitative analyses and with either experience in financial markets or a keen interest to learn about them.
• Advanced analytical skills (typically evidenced by a degree in maths, physics, computer science, engineering, etc.)
• A deep passion for technology and software development
• Excellence in applied programming skills - Python, Rust, C++ or other major languages (experience with the proprietary "securities language" Slang is not expected – but the role may involve some Slang development)
• A team player with excellent communication skills

Desirable:

• Demonstrable, applied expertise in creating and validating pricing and/or risk models for use in a financial services organisation.
• Understanding of Fixed Income products and derivatives.
• A broad understanding of model risk, bringing new approaches and processes to Rothesay Life.
• Python programming experience
• Rust programming experience
• A track record of contributions to an open source project
• Linux/Unix experience
• Microsoft Windows experience
• Cloud computing experience

Inclusion Rothesay actively promotes diversity and inclusivity. We know that our success depends on our people and that by nurturing a culture that values difference, we create a stronger, more dynamic business. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Rothesay is the UK’s largest pensions insurance specialist, purpose-built to protect pension schemes and their members’ pensions. With over £70 billion of assets under management, we secure the pensions of more than one million people and pay out, on average, approximately £300 million in pension payments each month.

Rothesay is dedicated to providing excellence in customer service alongside prudent underwriting, a conservative investment strategy and the careful management of risk. We are trusted by the pension schemes of some of the UK’s best known companies to provide pension solutions, including British Airways, Cadbury, the Civil Aviation Authority, the Co-Operative, Morrisons, Smiths Industries and Telent. At Rothesay, we are striving to transform our industry. We believe deeply in creating real security for the future and our leadership in finding new and better ways to do that is the key to our success. To do that, we need the very brightest original thinkers to bring creativity as well as rigour. Rothesay is a rewarding place to work, where quality people can thrive and prosper. We pride ourselves on the connections our people build, many of whom have been with us for over ten years.

Job title:               Software Developer

Contract:              Permanent

Under the leadership of the Chief Technology Officer, Rothesay has launched a multi-year project, Project Quest, to redevelop and modernize the full technology stack, encompassing pricing and other analytics, risk management, market data and trade capture and reporting.

Project Quest is nearing the end of phase one, which over the past couple years of fast-paced exploration, design and delivery, has successfully delivered to production several key components and established the core engineering required for the new platform.

As we move into phase two, which will involve multiple and varied projects running in parallel, we have opportunities for a select few new hires to join the Quest team.

This is a rare chance to work with and learn from Rothesay’s team of extremely highly regarded, experienced and friendly software engineers. At Rothesay Life every employee has the opportunity to make a real impact to the business. The engineering team are open to new technologies and creative ideas.

Responsibilities:

Be part of the team responsible for the major build-out and support of what we call the platform:
Advanced, bespoke SDLC tooling
Distributed compute clusters in production
Database setup and optimization in multiple technologies.
Debugging and profiling tools
Monitoring and alerting
Engineering expert 'consultancy', helping other teams design and optimize their code

We leverage existing market-standard tools, but augment them with custom code and features, to go beyond the industry standards

In general, we are looking for smart, commercial, problem-solving-oriented, “get-things-done” candidates with a proven track record of delivering robust, high performance software.

Skills & Experience

Required:

Advanced analytical skills (typically evidenced by a degree in maths, physics, computer science, engineering, etc.)
A deep passion for technology and software development
Excellence in applied programming skills - Python, Rust, C++ or other major languages (experience with the proprietary "securities language" Slang is not expected – but the role may involve some Slang development)
A team player with excellent communication skills, this team communicates with lots of stakeholder in the business both technical and non-technical.

Desirable:

Cloud engineering experience
Performance engineering experience
Understanding of Fixed Income products and derivatives.
Python programming experience
Rust programming experience
A track record of contributions to an open source project
Networking expertise
Linux/Unix experience
Microsoft Windows experience

Disclaimer This position description is intended to describe the duties most frequently performed by an individual in this position. It is not intended to be a complete list of assigned duties, but to describe a position level.  The role shall be performed within a professional office environment. Rothesay Life has health and safety polices that are available for all workers upon request.  There are no specific health risks associated with the role.

Inclusion Rothesay actively promotes diversity and inclusivity. We know that our success depends on our people and that by nurturing a culture that values difference, we create a stronger, more dynamic business. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.