Financial Engineer

FD Technologies plc is a global leader in consulting, business services and technology. We are the home for diverse thinkers and innovators. We know that our people are vital to our success and we are proud of the diverse and vibrant team we have built across the globe. We are committed to hiring top talent, creating an environment where they can thrive, and recognizing and rewarding their dedication as they progress within the company.

To meet the growing demand for our technology and services, we are currently recruiting for our Graduate Options Programme.

Options Program – Financial Engineer:

On the Financial Engineering stream of our Options Graduate Scheme, you will be afforded the opportunity to work directly with some of the world’s top financial institutions on live projects, while also undertaking a structured training programme. This is a fast-track Financial Engineering consultancy option for graduates with excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills. Those chosen for this stream will help us continue to provide tailor-made solutions, from consulting to support models to other technology services. You may fill Support and Business Analyst roles across front, middle and back-office operations.

Working directly with our clients is a critical component of the role and therefore there is a large element of travel. The consultancy projects you may be working on will vary in project type, duration and location, therefore it is imperative that you are willing to travel extensively at short notice.

What we look for:

An inquisitive mindset, an aptitude for problem-solving, a passion for learning
A confident communicator, competent in client interactions
The ability to pick up technical training and apply this to client projects
Willingness to travel to various parts of the world to work with clients
Strong academic background – ideally a 2.1 degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, Law or other similar disciplines.
Commitment to the 2 year training period, which rolls into a full-time permanent position

Working for FD:

At FD, you will embark upon a career with life-long learning at its core, facilitating rapid professional and personal development and the opportunity to design your own path. We support a variety of external training courses and accreditations and are truly passionate about our Mentor Program, through which our senior colleagues generously set aside personal time to coach and support others in their career progression.
We are delighted to have several active internal networks, social committees, and charity initiatives, designed with the intention of meeting the holistic needs of our employees and giving back to our communities.

Our employees are rewarded with numerous benefits as part of their employment, including:

Competitive Salary
Extensive Health Care Package
Pension plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Annual leave increasing with service
Group Life Protection Benefit
Training opportunities
FD Internal Network and Sports & Social Calendar

Who are we?

FD Technologies plc (FD) is a leading software and services company, with world-leading intellectual property in ultra-high-performance analytics (KX) across industries, and extensive domain expertise and capabilities in capital markets systems and technology (managed services and consulting).

KX

KX technology is designed to capture and analyze data to make real-time decisions in a world where data volumes generated by markets and machines are increasing exponentially, and existing technologies fail due to technological or commercial limitations.
KX is widely adopted throughout the financial industry and is poised for accelerated growth across high-tech manufacturing, automotive, oil and gas, utilities, and telecommunications.

First Derivative

First Derivative provides a range of managed services and consulting worldwide to its clients in the capital markets sector, including many of the world’s leading banks, focused on supporting mission-critical systems as well as helping them to achieve and maintain regulatory compliance.