Placement
About us
Spreadex has been operating for 25 years as a sports and financial spread betting provider. The business expanded to offer fixed odds betting in 2010, casino betting in 2011 and CFD trading in 2017. Spreadex is the only global operator to offer all of these services under one brand.
After 25 years of sustained profits, we’re now looking to take the next step and materially grow the business in the next 5 years on both the sports and financials side. Our ambitious plans are being supported by a material increase in our Marketing Budget and our expansion into Denmark. To support this growth, Spreadex is committed to more diversity and equality within our teams.
This opening provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to join a growing team in a vibrant office based in St Albans, just outside London. The role will be a mix of working from the office and working from home.
About the position
Spreadex’s Financial Trading Team are looking to recruit an undergraduate for an Industrial Placement. This program is aimed at students who are completing a four-year degree with a year out in industry as part of their course. This 13-month Internship based in our St Albans office, will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to work within a retail broker, gaining exposure to a range of products from single stock equities, FX, index futures and commodities.
The placement will support a Financial Trading Team through assisting with the quantification of our risk book exposures, producing reports on trading performance and performing critical administration tasks of the desk. During this placement, you will learn relationship management, trading analysis, trade execution and how to network internally and externally.
The Financial Trading Team at Spreadex is the focal point for the Financials business of the firm. We manage a vast array of financial products and the financial trading flow. We adhere to high standards in a professional fast-paced environment with an open and friendly culture.
About you
- You are a student studying for a four-year degree with an industrial placement year incorporated as part of your syllabus.
- Currently studying a degree in a relevant field, such as finance, economics, business management, mathematics etc.
- You have a passion and interest in financial markets, specifically with financial derivative products.
- You possess high standards, excellent attention to detail, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- You have a quantitative mindset when solving problems.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday
- Contributory pension scheme
- Private medical insurance scheme
- Discounts for gym membership, travel & cinema
Recruitment process:
- Application review
- Maths test
- Hiring manager review
- Preliminary call
- Face to face interview
Successful candidates will need to have full background checks conducted in line with FCA regulations.
More Details
Apply by
06.01.2025
Locations
St Albans
