Graduate Trading Desk Operations Engineer- (2026 Start)

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier global proprietary trading firm is seeking a Graduate Trading Desk Operations Engineer to join their team. The position involves interfacing with traders and researchers while ensuring accurate trade execution. Candidates should have a strong background in applied mathematics, excellent Excel skills, and a STEM degree from a top-ranked university. This is a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment where problem-solving and coding skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Must have A-level Maths or equivalent.
• Excellent skills in Excel are required.
• Demonstrate logical thought processes.
• Must possess a STEM degree from a top ranked University.
• Interest in coding and problem-solving is essential.

Responsibilities

• Interface with various groups to ensure trade accuracy.
• Conduct research and rapid execution of trade orders.
• Automate processes and manage personal projects.
• Collaborate closely with traders and researchers.

Skills

A-level Maths or equivalent

Excellent Excel skills

Logical thought processes

Interest in coding

Problem-solving skills

Education

STEM degree from a top ranked University

Tools

VBA

Ruby

Go

Lua

Scala

Python

C++

Job description

Job Description

Graduate Trading Desk Operations Engineer - Quant Trading (2026 Start)

Start August 2026

Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Graduate Trade Desk Operations Analyst to join our high profile client.

Our client is a top-tier global proprietary trading firm that leverages the latest technology, sophisticated algorithms and deep knowledge to trade in capital markets globally.

This is an environment of science and intellectuals. The firm is known globally for its attitudes and rigour more importantly, you will be surrounded by smart entrepreneurial people deeply interested in the sector who are ready to teach what they know.

We are looking for a junior or graduate with sub 2 years of experience and the ability to deal with quick difficult maths problems. You will interface with various groups within the business to ensure that all trades are reflected accurately in all systems. Specifically, the Trade Desk Operations Analyst will be involved with research, rapid development execution of trade orders, automation of processes, and personal projects.

This position sits directly in a trading team and is a highly sought-after role. The role requires close collaboration with the traders, researchers and technical parts of the business to best align technical solutions with the schedules and analytic needs of various strategies.

This is a role for someone with a strong level of applied mathematics or engineering with an interest in solving problems and working in a fast-paced rewarding environment.

Trade Desk Operations Analyst MUST have:

• A-level Maths or equivalent
• Excellent Excel skills
• Logical thought processes
• A STEM degree from a top ranked University
• An interest and some coding ability (VBA, Ruby, Go, Lua, Scala, Python or C++ or OO)
• An appetite for delivering solutions to complex problems

My client is based in London