Graduate Trainee

**About Us**:
We are a UK FCA-regulated wholesale markets investment firm with offices in London and Brentwood, Essex, specialising in offering trading and investment solutions to institutional clients. Our company thrives on a dynamic, fast-paced environment and fosters a collaborative culture where every team member plays a pivotal role in our success.

We are now looking for a **Graduate Trainee** to join our operations team, supporting the front office while gaining invaluable exposure to the financial markets and investment industry. This is an exciting opportunity for a numerically-minded graduate eager to launch or buikld on their career in financial services.

**Role Overview**:
As a Graduate Trainee in Operations, you will:

- Provide operational support to the front office, ensuring smooth and efficient trade processing and execution.
- Assist in managing trade flows, settlement processes, and reconciliation tasks.
- Collaborate with both internal teams and external parties, including clients and other brokers, to resolve any operational issues.
- Gain exposure to market data, pricing, risk management, and trading systems.
- Develop an understanding of financial products, the trading lifecycle, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Continuously learn about the financial markets and the investment landscape, with opportunities for ongoing professional development.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- **A recent graduate** with a strong academic background in a numerate discipline, such as Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or similar. Minimum 2:1 and Mathematics A/A* GCE A-Level
- **Strong Interest in financial markets** and a desire to build a career within the financial services industry.
- Strong **analytical and problem-solving skills** with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating initiative and enthusiasm to learn; our team work across international markets and time zones thus a commitment to working outside the 830-530 day norm is a must.
- Good understanding of Microsoft Excel, with the ability to handle large datasets.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Previous work experience or internships in finance, trading, or operations would be advantageous but is not essential.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- **Hybrid working model**: Office-based in Brentwood, with flexibility to work from home (typically a day a week).
- A dynamic and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for career progression.
- Comprehensive **training** and mentoring to support your professional development.
- Exposure to a wide range of financial markets and investment products.

**How to Apply**:

- We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in our workforce._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £27,500.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- UK visa sponsorship
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brentwood CM13 3FR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Have you attained A/A* GCE A-Level (or equiv) Mathematics?
- Have you attained a minimum 2:1 in a Bachelor's degree?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)

**Experience**:

- Investment Operations: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

**Location**:

- Brentwood CM13 3FR (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brentwood CM13 3AT

Reference ID: Grad_Ops_IntEq1224
Expected start date: 06/01/2025