First Derivatives PLC

Graduate employer profileGraduate jobs and schemes (2)

Graduate scheme: Financial Engineering

Financial Engineering Stream

This stream is a fast track Financial Engineering consultancy option for graduates with excellent mathematical and technical abilities. Those chosen for this stream will help us continue to provide tailor-made solutions, from consulting to support models to technology services. Roles will be based around the globe, therefore it is imperative that you are willing to travel extensively at short notice.

As part of this stream, your multiple asset class knowledge and capital markets technical skills will be key. You will fill Support and Business Analyst roles across front, middle and back-office operations. This stream represents an ideal longer term opportunity for those with a Capital Markets Project Management career plan

Technology Trading Stream

This stream is a specialised Technology Trading option - Those chosen for this stream will fast track their careers and work on the leading edge of R+D in electronic trading and high performance computing. This stream is NOT exclusively for those with a computing science background – it is also suitable for graduates with exceptional mathematical or engineering and/or technical abilities.

For exceptional candidates not willing or able to travel, there are a limited number of permanent positions based at our R & D centres in Dublin, Belfast and Newry.

As part of this stream, your key activities will focus on financial institutions that work cross-asset, often with multi-system and/or high volume trading activities. You will scope, design, develop, and implement a broad range of mission critical data and trading systems across front, middle and back-office operations.
 

Financial Engineering: Graduate scheme fact file

Sector(s)
Banking, insurance and financial services
Engineering
Fund management/admin, investment banking
IT and telecoms

Region(s)
County Down

Job/scheme start date
ASAP

Benefits
Healthcare
Pension scheme contribution
Accommodation, Expenses (both travel and subsistence)

Starting salary
Competitive

Salary notes
Remuneration includes competitive salary, accommodation and expenses package

Vacancy type
Full-time

Application closing deadline
Open/ongoing

Number of vacancies
120

Skills required
Minimum UCAS points accepted: 360

Applications accepted from students/graduates who require a work permit
No

Job/scheme locations
Induction is based in Newry then graduates will be placed globally in cities such as London, New Yor

Days' holiday for new starters
20+Statutory Holiday