Capula
Financial Services
OperationsGraduate
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“Operations Graduate at Capula. Skills: Trade lifecycle, Financial operations, Process improvement. Support daily trade processing. Manage daily trade processing”
Industry & Context.
Analytical capabilities; Problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2:1 or above academic record, Undergraduate degree in quantitative or technical discipline, Demonstrated interest in financial markets, Analytical capabilities, Good eye for detail, Quantitative skills, Problem-solving skills, Verbal communication abilities, Written communication abilities, Ability to build relationships, Work collaboratively, Comfortable working in fast-paced environment, Organizational skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Nice to Have
Coding skills in VBA, Coding skills in SQL, Coding skills in Python, Previous internship in financial services, Previous work experience in financial services
What You'll Do.
Support daily trade processing
Manage daily trade processing
Support daily valuations
Manage daily valuations
Support daily reconciliations
Manage daily reconciliations
Support settlement activities
Manage settlement activities
Collaborate with Trading
Collaborate with Legal
Collaborate with Brokers
Assist in implementation of IT improvements
Assist in documentation of IT improvements
Assist in implementation of operational process improvements
Assist in documentation of operational process improvements
Monitor operational metrics
Analyze operational metrics
Adhere to operational risk controls
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Trading; Collaborate with IT; Collaborate with Legal; Collaborate with Brokers; Build relationships across teams
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication
Full Job Description
Capula is seeking a motivated Operations Graduate to join our dynamic Operations team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain valuable experience in trade operations within a leading financial services firm. Successful candidates will undergo comprehensive on-the-job training to understand the full trade lifecycle across various asset classes such as ETD, Equity, Fixed Income, and OTC products. The role is ideal for individuals with a keen interest in finance, strong analytical capabilities, and a good eye for detail. **Key Responsibilities:** * Support and manage daily trade processing, valuations, reconciliations, and settlement activities. * Collaborate effectively with Trading, IT, Legal, and Brokers to ensure smooth operations. * Assist in the implementation and documentation of strategic IT and operational process improvements. * Monitor and analyze operational metrics to identify trends and support decision-making. * Adhere to operational risk controls and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. **Requirements** * A strong academic record, typically a 2:1 or above, from a recognized university. * Undergraduate degree in a quantitative or technical discipline such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Economics. * Demonstrated interest in financial markets and operations. * Excellent quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills. * Strong verbal and written communication abilities. * Ability to build relationships across teams and work collaboratively. * Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a willingness to learn tools like Power Automate, Power BI. * Coding skills in VBA, SQL, or Python are advantageous but not mandatory. * Previous internship or work experience in financial services is preferred but not essential. **Benefits** * Competitive salary * Private medical insurance * Life assurance * Pension * Corp
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