Trading Operations Assistant - 2025 Graduates Maths/Stats/Economics -2.1 & Above

Datatech Analytics; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics firm in Camden Town seeks recent graduates to operate and monitor global trading platforms. Ideal candidates will possess a BSc in a mathematical or scientific field. You'll work with data, ensuring accuracy and collaborating with traders to troubleshoot issues. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential. The role involves flexible working hours, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• High degree of numeracy, including probabilities.
• Comfortable making informed trading decisions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate trading platforms 24/7.
• Identify errors and unusual behavior.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance platform functionality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

BSc in a mathematical or scientific subject

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SQL

Job description

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 (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

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

Qualifications

• Education to BSc level, ideally in a mathematical or scientific subject
• Good proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to come to grips with new applications quickly
• Attention to detail. In a field where missing a character can make all the difference, we would expect you to work meticulously.
• A high degree of numeracy, including probabilities
• Aptitude for dealing with different time zones and currencies
• Comfortable making informed trading decisions
• 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.
• Knowledge in SQL is welcome, but can also be acquired on the job
• Strong interpersonal skills and a mature, responsible attitude
• Willingness to work flexible hours (including weekend rotation). You need to be comfortable to regularly swap work days during the week for weekends at least 50% of the time.
• Display initiative: As a self-starter, you are comfortable delving both into existing projects and taking up new projects.