Trading Operations Assistant – 2025 Graduates (Maths / Statistics / Economics)

Minimum 2:1 Degree

Location: City of London, on site Monday to Friday.

Salary: Up to £33,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

Reference: J13051

Please note: This is a trading operations role (not financial trading). The position operates on a shift pattern, including early mornings, late evenings, and approximately 50% weekend work. Please apply only if you are fully comfortable with this schedule.

You must be eligible to work in the UK, the client cannot consider any visas.

A long-standing and highly regarded client of ours is seeking high-calibre 2025 graduate to join their Trading Operations team. Operating within the global sports trading sector, this is an excellent opportunity for numerate graduates to work with large, complex datasets in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment alongside highly skilled professionals.

This role is ideal for driven, detail-oriented graduates looking to develop strong analytical, operational, and technical skills within a dynamic organisation offering excellent training and career progression.

The Role

As part of the Operations team, you will be responsible for monitoring and supporting global trading activity via proprietary trading platforms operating 24/7. You will play a key role in ensuring accuracy, identifying anomalies, and supporting the smooth functioning of the trading lifecycle. Confidence to challenge errors, attention to detail, and a desire to learn are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and operating trading platforms on a 24/7 basis
• Identifying inconsistencies, errors, and unusual activity
• Developing insights into customer, counterparty, and market behaviour
• Liaising with traders, counterparties, and trading venues as required
• Troubleshooting issues throughout the trade lifecycle
• Working closely with developers and traders to enhance platform functionality

Skills & Experience Required

• BSc degree (2:1 or above), ideally in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics.
• Strong numeracy skills, including an understanding of probabilities
• High attention to detail and a meticulous approach to work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and applications
• Comfortable working across multiple time zones and currencies
• Confident making informed operational decisions
• Strong organisational skills with a structured working style
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a mature, professional attitude
• SQL knowledge is advantageous but can be learned on the job

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including regular weekend shifts (approximately 50% of working time)
• City of London, on site Monday to Friday
• Comfortable swapping weekdays for weekend work
• A proactive, self-starting attitude with the initiative to contribute to both existing and new projects