Numerate Graduate - Trading Operations Support Executive - Financial Services Maths or Economics

Datatech Analytics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for recent graduates in a dynamic organization focused on global sports trading. This entry-level position offers the chance to engage with large datasets while working alongside highly qualified professionals. The role involves monitoring trading activities, ensuring accuracy, and collaborating with traders to enhance platform functionality. Ideal candidates will possess a strong numerical background, attention to detail, and a willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends. Join a forward-thinking firm and kickstart your career in a stimulating environment where your contributions will make a real impact.

Qualifications

• Graduates with a BSc in a mathematical or scientific subject are preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and attention to detail is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate trading platforms globally, ensuring accuracy.
• Liaise with traders and troubleshoot issues in the trading cycle.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office (Excel)

SQL

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

BSc in Mathematics or Science

Job description

Numerate Graduate - Trading Operations Support Executive - Financial Services Maths or Economics

Graduate Opportunity - Suitable for mathematical/economics - Trading Operation Assistant (not financial trading) - Central London - Salary up to £33,000 dependent on skills & experience - J12903

Willingness to work flexible hours. This role involves weekend rotation work. You need to be comfortable to regularly swap work days during the week for weekends at least 50% of the time as well as the shift patterns throughout the week. Candidates applying for this role will agree to work on a shift pattern basis with early mornings and late evenings including 50% weekend work. Please only apply if you are comfortable with these shifts.

A long standing, impressive client of ours is currently looking for three new graduates to join their organisation. Working in the field of global sports trading, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with mass amounts of data and work in an environment filled with highly qualified and inspiring individuals. A great role for a high grade numerical graduate (2024/2025) to join a dynamic organisation and gain valuable training and skills.

As part of their operations team, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring their trading activities around the globe via the trading platform. You'll have a high attention to detail, be confident to speak up on errors and be hungry to grow and succeed.

If you are diligent, switched on and with an enthusiastic attitude, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities include:

1. Monitoring and operating trading platforms which run 24/7
2. Spotting inconsistencies, errors and unusual behavior
3. Developing insights into customer, counterparty and market behavior
4. Liaising with traders, counterparties and trading venues on an ad hoc basis
5. Helping troubleshoot issues that arise in the trade cycle
6. Collaborating with developers and traders to improve the functionality of our platform

Skills required:

1. Education to BSc level, ideally in a mathematical or scientific subject
2. Good proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
3. Ability to come to grips with new applications quickly
4. Attention to detail. In a field where missing a single character can make all the difference, we would expect you to work meticulously.
5. A high degree of numeracy, including probabilities
6. Aptitude for dealing with different time zones and currencies
7. Comfortable making informed trading decisions
8. Good organisational skills. You should have a structured approach to your work and enjoy liaising with your immediate colleagues to keep everyone up to date.
9. Knowledge in SQL is welcome, but can also be acquired on the job
10. Strong interpersonal skills and a mature, responsible attitude
11. Willingness to work flexible hours. This role involves weekend rotation work. You need to be comfortable to regularly swap work days during the week for weekends at least 50% of the time.
12. Most importantly, you need to display initiative: As a self-starter, you are comfortable delving both into existing projects and taking up new projects.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply today!

Alternatively, you can refer a friend or colleague by taking part in our fantastic referral schemes! If you have a friend or colleague who would be interested in this role, please refer them to us. For each relevant candidate that you introduce to us.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative
• Industries
• Staffing and Recruiting