Trading Operations Analyst Graduate Programme 2026

Programme Overview

The 2026 Trading Operations Analyst Programme is an intensive six-month development initiative tailored for soon-to-be or recent postgraduate graduates. This programme is designed to expedite your professional growth and prepare you for a substantive career at Susquehanna. It seamlessly blends structured learning, practical skill acquisition, and immersion in our trading activities. Starting immediately, you will engage with actual trading challenges that have significant impact, laying a solid groundwork for your future in financial services.

The programme involves four-week rotations across various desks within Trading Operations, including Trade Support, Risk Operations, Stock Loan, Corporate Actions, and Settlements. Each rotation offers more than mere exposure; you will take ownership of meaningful tasks and contribute to projects that directly influence the trading business. Completion of the programme leads to a permanent desk role, where you will apply your accumulated experience and relationships to impact Susquehanna's performance from day one.

Role Responsibilities and Experience

As a Trading Operations Analyst, you will gain comprehensive experience in the entire trading lifecycle at Susquehanna, cultivating a deep understanding of the industry and operational environment. The role sits at the nexus of trading, technology, and external counterparties, requiring you to manage meaningful responsibilities, foster collaborative relationships across teams, and devise solutions that bolster our success. Each rotation integrates hands-on tasks, formal education, and live projects designed to add immediate value. This practical and technical immersion equips you to contribute significantly once you assume your permanent role.

Candidate Profile

• Analytical Problem Solver: Enjoy tackling complex puzzles and take pride in seeing issues through to resolution, collaborating to find the best solutions.
• Effective Communicator: Build strong professional relationships, share ideas clearly, and actively listen to others' perspectives.
• Highly Ambitious: Consistently set and strive for personal goals, demonstrating commitment and effort across academics, sports, arts, or other passions.
• Logical and Numerate: Approach decisions with sound reasoning, utilizing data and numbers to formulate effective solutions.
• Inquisitive and Innovative: Show a strong passion for financial markets and a proactive approach to improving operations by questioning established processes.
• Academic Qualifications: Candidates typically hold an undergraduate degree in a STEM field (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering) accompanied by a postgraduate qualification in Finance, Financial Mathematics, or related areas. This blend of analytical and financial expertise is highly valued.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Industry-Leading Education: Participate in a renowned in-house learning programme featuring seminars on business acumen, products, and technology skills like Excel, SQL, and Python.
• Strong Support System: Each rotation includes mentorship from experienced Trading Operations professionals and guidance from a programme alumni buddy.
• Meaningful Ownership and Impact: Engage directly with traders and technology teams to influence live trading decisions and implement improvements with tangible commercial benefits.
• Inclusive and Collaborative Culture: Thrive in an approachable, team-oriented environment focused on continuous development at all experience levels.
• Convenient Location and Amenities: Based in Ireland’s Financial Services Centre, near Dublin city centre, employees enjoy free onsite catering, a games room, and a spacious in-house gym.

Recruitment Process

Applications proceed through several steps: initial application, recruiter interview, subsequent interview, final interview, and offer stage. Diversity and inclusion are central to the hiring process, and accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

About Susquehanna

Susquehanna is an internationally renowned quantitative trading firm driven by scientific inquiry, collaboration, and innovative spirit. The company unites researchers, engineers, and traders to create and deploy impactful trading strategies, leveraging machine learning and advanced quantitative methods on expansive data sets. This approach enables Susquehanna to solve complex problems and excel in global markets.

Additional Information

Susquehanna does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or search firms; any unsolicited submission becomes company property without obligation or fee.