Graduate Trade Desk Engineer- 2026 Start

Quant Capital; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global proprietary trading firm in London is seeking a Graduate Trading Desk Operations Engineer. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in applied mathematics or engineering and an interest in coding. The role requires collaboration with trading teams to ensure accurate trade processes and solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for entry-level candidates eager to learn in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong level of applied mathematics or engineering required.
• Interest in solving complex problems and fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all trades are accurately reflected in all systems.
• Collaborate with traders and researchers to align technical solutions.
• Involved in research and execution of trade orders.

Skills

Logical thought processes

Coding ability (VBA, Ruby, Go, Lua, Scala, Python or C++)

Problem-solving skills

Education

A-level Maths or equivalent

STEM degree from a top ranked University

Job description

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

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.

Responsibilities

• Interface with various groups within the business to ensure that all trades are reflected accurately in all systems.
• Involved with research, rapid development and execution of trade orders, automation of processes, and personal projects.
• This position sits directly in a trading team and requires close collaboration with the traders, researchers and the 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.

Qualifications

• A-level Maths or equivalent
• 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 Language)
• An appetite for delivering solutions to complex problems

Location: London

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Information Technology, and Finance

Industries

• Financial Services, Investment Banking, and Technology, Information and Media