Finance Graduate

Graduate Settlements Analyst – Priority Client Services

Overview

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a recent graduate with a strong academic background and a genuine interest in financial markets. You will join a fast-paced trading environment and gain exposure to a wide range of financial products and global markets.

Working closely with traders and internal teams, you will develop a deep understanding of settlement processes, market structure and operational risk. Full training and mentoring will be provided.

What You’ll Be Involved In

Trading Support & Settlements

• Support the matching and settlement of OTC, client and exchange trades across equities, bonds and ETFs.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing while building awareness of regulatory and economic impact.

• Assist with position monitoring, including analysis of long/short balances and identifying settlement risks.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work alongside trading desks, technology teams and operational specialists to ensure smooth settlement processes.

• Build strong relationships with brokers and external counterparts.

• Communicate proactively when investigating discrepancies or urgent trades.

Analysis & Reporting

• Assist in producing monthly reports on trading volume, settlement performance, interest claims and costs.

• Support research into new markets, products or process changes.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute ideas to improve efficiency, automation and controls.

• Participate in project work directly linked to trading activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong academic record — ideally a degree in finance, business, economics, maths, engineering, computer science or a related discipline.

• Genuine interest in financial markets and how trading works.

• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and numeracy.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

• Analytical mindset and willingness to problem solve.

• Curious, proactive and eager to learn — not afraid to ask questions.

• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment and managing multiple priorities.

• Good Excel skills; exposure to SQL/Python is a plus, but not required.

What You’ll Gain

• Training and support from experienced traders and operations specialists.

• Exposure to a true trading environment and a wide range of financial products.

• Opportunity to learn how global markets operate and how settlement impacts trading strategies.

• A platform to develop your career in trading operations, settlements or broader financial markets.