Overview
Connecting clients to
markets – and talent to opportunity
StoneX provides
institutional-grade global market access, end-to-end clearing and execution,
high-touch service and deep expertise through one trusted partner.
Clients use our
global financial services network and our digital platforms to pursue trading
opportunities, make investments, manage market risk and improve performance.
Our relentless focus on helping them accomplish these objectives has enabled us
to establish leadership positions in a number of complex fields across the
global markets ecosystem.
Consisting of
all of the platforms, products and services available through StoneX Group Inc.
and its regulated subsidiary companies, the StoneX network connects clients to
the global commodities, securities, foreign exchange and global payments
markets. StoneX clients include the producers, processors and end users of
virtually every major traded commodity; traders and investors in nearly all
securities and foreign currencies, whether institutional or retail; and
governmental, non-governmental and charitable organisations worldwide.
Innovative and
well-capitalised, StoneX companies put our clients’ interests first by building
deeply valued, long-term relationships that emphasise guidance, integrity,
transparency and trust. A Fortune 100 company with a nearly 100-year track
record, StoneX Group Inc. serves more than 50,000 commercial, institutional and
payments clients, and more than 370,000 retail accounts, from nearly 80 offices
across six continents. Our customers are at the heart of our business, and we
are dedicated to empowering them to achieve their financial objectives and good
outcomes.
Apprenticeship Perks:
In
addition to the real-world experience, you’ll gain at StoneX, we’re excited to
offer interns several perks which include the following:
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Compensation: All apprentices are paid
at a competitive rate.
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Hybrid Model: StoneX works on a
hybrid model with the flexibility to work from home and in one of our fully
equipped offices around the globe. In office days are made better with free
snacks and drinks.
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Access to Senior Leaders: Senior leaders are
involved in the internship program from day one, delivering trainings,
presenting on firm business, weekly leadership calls, and even attending
socials.
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Training: You will have induction sessions
in the first week in preparation of your journey with us .
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Mentorship: You will have a mentors
and managers to support you throughout your apprenticeship towards the
completion of day to day tasks assigned to you.
Job Purpose and Responsibilities –
Role
Overview
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join an
entrepreneurial and fast-growing financial services company based in the City
of London.
StoneX’s apprenticeship program will provide you with
on-the-job exposure to the financial services industry and a chance to achieve
an industry recognized qualification (CISI Investment Operations Certificate –
Level 4). StoneX will thoroughly support you while you work towards your
qualification, assigning you an experienced and dedicated mentor as well as
providing time during working hours to study.
You will gain a broad exposure to various teams of Operations
department and upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program you may
be offered a full-time position.
Duties
Various tasks across the breadth of the Operations
Department, including but not limited to:
Account maintenance
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Assist in the administration of accounts,
including initial setup and ongoing maintenance of account information.
Trade processing
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End to end trade processing covering listed
derivatives traded on exchanges such as the London Metal Exchange (“LME”) and
ICE Europe, as well as Over The Counter (“OTC”) transactions in various asset
classes including but not limited to Commodities, Metals and Foreign Exchange
(“FX”).
Reconciliations
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Ensure our back-office system is in alignment
with trades taking place throughout the day.
Client Services
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Responding to various client requests
including but not limited to, request for payment, statement queries and
general ad-hoc queries, as well as management of margin calls. .
Securities
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Learn and understand the full lifecycle of a
securities trade (equity, stocks and shares and fixed income, government bonds)
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Inputting and validating cash payments
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Monitoring the cash accounts at our
custodian, raising any issues in a timely manner, identifying the need for any
additional funding
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Participation and assistance with UAT and
regression testing
Regulatory Reporting
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Develop knowledge in regulatory requirements,
processes and systems for several transactions and position based regulatory
reports.
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Provide oversight and impact assessments on
regulatory reports resulting from new markets, new products, business
reorganisation, system changes and new/changed regulations.
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Assist and investigate, remediate and provide
guidance on issues with these reports and assist in developing controlled
improvements.
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Shadow team members on improving current
processes, procedures and reports, including automation of manual processes.
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Review daily submissions to ensure
completeness, accuracy and timeliness.
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Work with team members on projects to log,
track and update projects using JIRA.
StoneX Essential Qualifications
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A genuine interest in financial services.
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to
build relationships and collaborate across the business.
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Effective planning, organisation and time management skills.
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Proactive and analytical thinker with the
ability to generate innovative ideas.
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Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new
changes and new challenges.
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Accuracy and attention to detail.
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Highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals
with a proven desire to acquire new skills.
Early Careers Requirements
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A-levels or equivalent.
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Basic IT skills including MS-Excel , Outlook
is preferred but not essential or willingness to undertake MOS course(s)
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Must be authorized to work in the UK for any employer
Working
environment:
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Hybrid (3-4 days)/In-office