Operations Graduate
Capula
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
- Corporate gym membership (and a complimentary wellness space in our London office)
- Employee restaurant with free breakfast, lunch and dinner
Capula is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment, providing graduates with the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers in the financial technology sector.