Client Services L1

BGC Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BGC Group is a leading global brokerage and financial technology company with a Canary Wharf presence. This Client Services L1 role combines client relationship support, first-line platform assistance and data administration, learning end-to-end trade lifecycle from entry to settlement in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

You will handle daily client queries, provide platform support, and assist with user access, while developing knowledge of pre- and post-trade workflows and market data

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or Science.
• Industry qualifications such as CISI or CFA Level I are beneficial but not essential.
• Some experience in Financial Markets Operations, Client Services or Technical Support is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for platform users, delivering courteous, professional client service.
• Support onboarding of new clients and platform adoption, increasing awareness of functionality and services.
• Provide demonstrations of electronic platforms to end users and encourage liquidity and trades.
• Update the CRM with client visits, feedback and follow-ups, ensuring accurate records.

Skills

Client services

Financial markets

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Eager to learn

Problem solving

Education

Finance/Economics/Math degree

Tools

Bloomberg

SQL

Python

Linux

FIX Protocol

Job description

BGC Group is a leading global brokerage and financial technology company servicing the financial markets, operating across multiple asset classes, trading venues, and client segments under several brands. The Client Services function combines relationship management, client support, and application data administration into a single, client-facing team. Operating from Canary Wharf as the EMEA hub, the team works closely with Brokers, Product Strategy, Compliance, Operations, and technology teams to deliver high-quality client coverage and seamless multi-asset service across a wide variety of FX, Equity, Fixed Income, Rates and Credit products.

Role Overview

As a Client Services L1, you'll be the first point of contact for internal and external clients using BGC's trading platforms. This is an entry to mid-level, client-facing role that amalgamates three disciplines: client relationship support, first-line client functionality and some technical support, and application data administration. You'll handle day-to-day client queries, provide platform support, and carry out controlled user access and application data tasks under supervision, learning the full trade lifecycle from order entry through to clearing and settlement in a fast-paced, SLA-driven environment. This is first and foremost a client-service role, a genuine desire to help clients matters more than any particular background, and technical skills can be taught.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will: -

Client Relationship & Support

• Act as a first point of contact for trading platform users, delivering courteous, professional and timely client service by phone, email, MS Teams, Bloomberg or in person.
• Support the onboarding of new clients and assist with platform adoption, increasing client awareness of added functionality, features, and available services.
• Provide demonstrations of electronic platforms to end users and encourage clients to provide liquidity and execute trades on screen.
• Update the CRM with any client visits, feedback, and follow-ups, ensuring accurate records are maintained.

Functional and Technical Support

• Provide first-line support, resolving issues within SLA and escalating to second- or third-line teams where required, ensuring full audit trails are maintained in the service desk tool.
• Log and track all issues and queries for audit purposes and manage proactive, clear communication with clients through to resolution.
• Perform daily system and application health checks, monitoring platform status and trade flows throughout the day.
• Develop a strong understanding of pre- and post-trade workflows, including market data publishing, order entry, trade execution, and STP confirmation.

Application Data Support

• Set up and maintain internal and external user access to Front and Middle Office trading applications across all asset classes, in line with compliance and regulatory processes.
• Action password resets and standard user administration tasks, configuring user IDs, permissions (tradable or view-only), tiles and sheets across all brands.
• Support client onboarding, customer-side mappings, instrument setups, and time-sensitive data requests, liaising with all stakeholders internal (e.g. brokers) and external (e.g. vendors).
• Maintain accurate request notes, approvals and audit evidence, performing basic four-eye checks and data quality validation, and escalating inconsistencies early.

General

• Be alert to Conduct Risk issues, specifically the risk of harm to client interests, market integrity and/or competition in financial markets.
• Keep up to date with current regulations relevant to the platforms and the client base.
• Contribute to team documentation and knowledge management (Confluence), video guides (Clipchamp), and use approved AI tools to improve quality, reduce manual effort and support controlled delivery.

Skills / Experience Required

Personal Attributes

• Some experience in Financial Markets Operations, Client Services or Technical Support is a plus.
• Placement year or internship in Investment Banking, FinTech or Trading is a plus.
• Strong client service and communication skills.
• Proactive, organised and detail oriented.
• Analytical with a problem-solving mindset.
• Team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Eager to learn and develop within Financial Markets.
• Interest in financial markets and trading.
• Willingness to learn new systems and technologies.

Technical Skills

• MS Office suite.
• AI experience.
• Exposure to Bloomberg, SQL, Python, Linux, or FIX Protocol is advantageous but not essential.

Educational Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or Science.
• Industry qualifications such as CISI or CFA Level I are beneficial but not essential.

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