Graduate Trading Desk Operations Engineer

Graduate Trading Desk Operations Engineer focuses on build quick tools that improve speed and accuracy.

What the role involves

• Build quick tools that improve speed and accuracy.
• Analyse unexpected system behaviour.

Skills and requirements

• STEM degree from a top ranked university with exceptional academic results.
• A level Maths at grade A or equivalent.
• Excellent logical reasoning and problem solving ability.
• Interest in programming with basic proficiency in at least one language (Python, C++, Go, Scala, Ruby, Lua, VBA or similar).

Candidate fit

• You support live trading, improve operational workflows and help turn ideas into reliable tools and systems.

Additional role context

• Trading Desk Operations Engineer - Summer 2026 start.
• Our client is a top tier global proprietary trading firm that blends advanced technology, quantitative rigour and deep market expertise.
• This environment suits graduates who have excelled academically and want to apply their intelligence in a fast, practical and technical setting.