Sophis / Sophis Invest Developer (Experienced Hires)

About Phi Partners  

Established more than 20 years ago, Phi Partners is a capital markets consultancy specialising in front office, pricing and risk. We have specialist lines of business covering quantitative services, front office and risk technology, enterprise trading solutions (for Summit, Sophis, Murex, Regnology and Moody’s Analytics) and public cloud. 

We work with more than 80 investment banks, asset managers and hedge funds, supporting them whether they choose to buy or to build their solutions. Phi is headquartered in the UK with a global delivery capability and operational hubs across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America.  Most of our delivery consultants are employed from one of our seven nearshore centres-of-excellence. 

The Programme  

Phi Partners is supporting our client on a major strategic transformation of its Sophis platform. The programme spans finance, regulatory reporting, equities, commodities and risk, requiring both functional and technical expertise to translate business requirements into solutions across front-to-back and Risk teams.   

The programme operates under an Agile delivery model, with squads working end-to-end across the backlog using sprint ceremonies including planning, refinement, retrospectives, and demos. Phi’s consultants act as embedded members of the client’s delivery squads, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, business SMEs, and other technology teams to deliver high-quality outcomes within a fast-paced, regulated environment.  

Roles and Responsibilities  

As a Sophis / Sophis Invest Developer, you will be responsible for hands-on Toolkit customisation development, SQL development, query optimisation, and technical leadership. Working as an embedded member of the Risk squad to deliver accurate, reliable solutions within a fast-paced, regulated environment, your key responsibilities will include:  

• Deliver hands-on Sophis Toolkit GUI customisations for trade lifecycle workflows and accounting setup;  

• Leverage deep knowledge of the Sophis Toolkit to build and configure GUI components that support trade lifecycle processes across front to back-office accurately and effectively;  

• Develop and optimise SQL queries, stored procedures, and database objects to support Risk programme requirements;  

• Collaborate with risk management teams to define requirements and ensure technical solutions meet business needs;  

• Troubleshoot and optimise code to ensure components and reports are generated efficiently and data is presented accurately;  

• Collaborate with the Risk squad on sprint planning, refinement, and delivery, contributing Sophis Toolkit and technical expertise to the backlog;  

• Work with other technical teams to integrate and support the data required for reporting and calculations;  

• Maintain up-to-date documentation for developed components, customisations, and configuration changes;  

• Support SIT and UAT phases by providing technical investigation, diagnostic support, and data-level fixes within agreed timelines.  

Key Skills  

Must Have:  

• Recent hands-on Sophis development experience, with expertise across customisations and platform components;  

• Strong technical knowledge of Sophis workflows, including experience interpreting and developing complex SQL-based P&L and balance calculation logic;  

• Solid SQL capability, including syntax, complex object utilisation, and query optimisation in a capital markets context;  

• Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: C++ OR C#;  

• Understanding of Market Risk Management and the need for accurate risk reporting and calculation;  

• Proven technical leadership experience, including mentoring developers and setting engineering standards within a squad or chapter structure;  

• Experience working within an Agile squad delivery model, with strong contributions to sprint ceremonies and backlog management;  

• Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to engage effectively across technical and business stakeholders;  

• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality solutions with minimal supervision.  

Nice to Have:  

• Knowledge of DevOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines within a financial services platform context;  

• Exposure to PowerShell, Python, or shell scripting for database and platform automation;  

• Knowledge of other financial data management systems and reporting tools;.  

Next Steps  

This role offers the opportunity to apply specialist Sophis Toolkit and SQL expertise within a high-impact risk technology programme, contributing to the modernisation of a critical risk platform. We are always on the lookout for talented professionals who thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment. By joining Phi Partners, you will be part of the largest dedicated Sophis / Sophis Invest practice globally, working on a high-impact strategic programme within an exciting financial services environment.   

To express your interest, please submit your CV to Jaime.pettigrew@phipartners.com   

Join us at Phi Partners and contribute to transformative projects that shape the future of financial services!  

 Posted on 16th Oct 2026