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The First Derivative Placement Program is a unique learning opportunity for university students to gain professional experience and industry exposure that will prove invaluable through education and beyond. Being entrusted with high levels of responsibility from day one, you’ll gain a sought-after skill set and benefit from the support of our HQ team over your year-long placement in one of the exciting positions we offer.
As a placement, you will have access to unparalleled training opportunities through structured learning and hands-on experience. You will take part in our world-renowned Capital Markets Training Program (CMTP) and boost your long-term career prospects from day one!
During your placement year, you will become an integral part of our team, gaining exposure to many different areas of our business. From day one, you are a valued member of the team and you will have the opportunity to learn from your peers and experienced consultants, who can help you define your future career path.
We are seeking students from Finance/Maths/Engineering/Business IT/Computing or similar degree disciplines to work as part of our Technology Services team for a year. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain extensive experience with trading and risk management technology and systems which are used by the world’s leading financial institutions. Systems Analyst Placements will work as part of a wider team of analysts and consultants to design, develop, implement and support a broad range trading and risk systems for the benefit of our clients. Within this role, students are guaranteed a high-quality experience within the FinTech industry, gaining exposure to live projects whilst also building sought-after technical skills and developing their Capital Markets knowledge.
The ideal applicant will have:
All applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills and an impressive academic record with an emphasis on strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
We are seeking students from either a STEM or non-STEM degree discipline to join our Technology Services team for a year in industry. This is an excellent opportunity for successful candidates to gain experience within the areas of application support and client engagement. The role itself will centre around providing support within specialist systems, giving successful candidates the opportunity to work across all areas of a client’s application landscape through level 1 and level 2 support functions. This will include working within areas such as incident, problem and event management, disaster recovery testing, service level management and change projects.
Service Analyst Placements can expect opportunities to work with our extensive global client portfolio, servicing Tier 1 investment banks, Hedge Funds and Clearing Houses and with this, gaining both functional and technical skills which will strengthen long-term career prospects in the FinTech industry.
Due to the nature of the role, the ideal candidate will be willing to support our global client base through alternating shift patterns. Candidates should be prepared to be placed on shift rotations across the placement where needed.
Where shift work is required, Service Analyst hires will be compensated accordingly for unsociable hours.
The ideal applicant will have:
All applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills and an impressive academic record with an emphasis on strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
We are seeking students from a Business Management, Human Resources Management or similar discipline to work as part of our Operations team at Headquarters for a year-long placement. Candidates should have a strong interest in this area and be highly motivated self-starters with a passion for learning and a strong work ethic. This exciting and highly sought-after HR & Operations Placement position covers key responsibilities across a variety of areas including Human Resources, Recruitment, Training and Development, Marketing, Expenses Management and Property Support. Successful candidates will be based primarily at our global HQ in Newry and will gain invaluable experience working in the busy operational teams of a global organisation, supporting our central functions teams as we enable our business to operate efficiently and continue to grow.
The ideal applicant will have:
All applicants must have exceptional interpersonal skills and an excellent academic record. We also require candidates with the ability to work well under instruction and as part of a team with a “can do” attitude!
As many new opportunities are occurring throughout the company, I am lucky to be assisting and interacting with senior management on new improvements to their graduate training programs and a learning and development SharePoint website.
One of the best aspects of working in First Derivative is the amount of responsibility you are given at such a young age and the knowledge that your work has a meaningful impact on the company.
Overall it is a fun, fast-paced and fulfilling experience!
Ideally, we are seeking students from Finance/Risk Management/Economics/Maths or similar degree disciplines to work as part of our team of Financial Engineers and Consultants. Candidates should have a strong interest in the capital markets industry and be highly motivated self-starters with a passion for learning. Students are guaranteed a high-quality experience within the FinTech industry, gaining exposure to financial projects whilst also building sought-after technical skills. Successful candidates will be contributing to live projects from the outset, whether they be internally focused or client-facing.
The ideal applicant will have:
All applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills and an impressive academic record with an emphasis on strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Since joining First Derivative back in June 2022 as a Financial Engineer Placement I was fortunate enough to excure a role as an Operations Analyst on a Collateral Management Project with a Tier 1 Investment Bank in London. This experience has afforded me the opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge and expand my network. The transition to working life was made easy due to the on-going support network that the First Derivative team have in place.
Ideally, we are seeking students from computing and technical degree disciplines to work as part of our development team for 1 year. Candidates should have a strong interest in software development and be highly motivated self-starters with a passion for learning. Students are guaranteed a high-quality software development experience and will be contributing to live projects from the beginning, whether they be internally focused or client-facing.
The ideal applicant will have:
All applicants must have excellent interpersonal skills and an impressive academic record with an emphasis on strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
My placement role as a Software Engineer focused on Quality Assurance testing for a US global markets client. It was very hands on from the get-go and there was never a dull moment. I gained exposure to many different areas of the business giving a better picture of how software is developed. Throughout, I was pushed out of my comfort zone, from leading demos of new functionality to the client to holding training sessions with the rest of the team. My placement experienced helped improve my communication skills and boosted my confidence greatly. Not only did I learn new skills in terms of the software side of things, but I also obtained invaluable knowledge about finance and in particular foreign exchange.
