Graduate Market Data Engineer

Options Technology; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Options Technology in Cambridge welcomes applications from graduates and students across a broad range of disciplines, including technical, engineering, science, business, mathematics, marketing and finance. We have a fresh team expanding in our Cambridge office and seek motivated, self-driven individuals eager to learn and develop their skills in financial technology.

As a graduate, placement, intern or apprentice you will be expected to work from the office on a full-time basis for at least

Qualifications

• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changeable environment.
• Customer service experience (comfortable working with senior management and business owners).
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Desire to travel and see the world.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own projects in a professional manner.
• Solid competency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Candidates must have or be working towards an Undergraduate degree or have previous experience in a similar role.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Travel willingness

Self-management

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location

Cambridge

Salary

Competitive

Join the Options Market Data Team in Cambridge!

Working for Options

Developing and engaging our people is a strategic priority for our business. We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to Options’ future growth and success.

We want to hear from candidates that are motivated, self-driven and have a passion to learn and develop their skills in the world of financial technology.

Who are we?

Options is the largest global financial technology company headquartered in Belfast. We are at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure, serving clients globally with offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Cambridge, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global tech, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Why Options?

• Global travel: We have offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Belfast, Dublin and across Asia.
• Continuous career development opportunities: We provide professional skills development and technical training.
• The chance to be a part of a self-sufficient, successful team: The Options team operates in a fast-paced environment with endless opportunities for innovation and forward-thinking.
• Competitive salary: In addition to a competitive salary, Options reward employees with a range of bonus incentives and employee benefits.

The Role

We welcome applications from graduates and students from a broad range of disciplines including those with technical and engineering backgrounds, as well as science, business, mathematics, marketing and finance. We have a fresh new team expanding in our Belfast office and we want to hear from candidates that are motivated, self-driven and have a passion to learn and develop their skills in the world of financial technology.

At Options we are focused on creating a learning environment that enables you to develop and flourish in all aspects of your work. You own your career, you choose your own path, and we provide the opportunities to make it happen.

Please note as a graduate, placement, intern or apprentice you will be expected to work from the office on a full time basis for at least the first 12 months of your employment.

Essential Criteria

• Strong research, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changeable working environment.
• Customer service experience (comfortable working with senior management and business owners).
• Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Desire to travel and see the world.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own projects in a professional manner.
• Solid competency in the following: Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Candidates must have or be working towards an Undergraduate degree or have previous experience in a similar role.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous start-up, technology or business experience.
• Degree level qualification or equivalent in related field.
• A passion for start-ups, innovation and financial technology.
• Strong interpersonal skills with client facing experience.
• Project management skills and proven ability to manage own workload.