Graduate Operations Analyst
The Role
AquaQ Analytics are currently seeking talented, high performing graduates to pursue a career as an Operations Analyst. If you enjoy working with cutting edge technology and want to make an impact in a dynamic organisation then AquaQ Analytics is for you.
These are exciting opportunities which offer successful candidates the chance to work on a variety of projects with Tier 1 Investment Banks. Applicants will be expected to learn the “q” programming language which is associated with the kdb+ time series database from kx systems (kx.com). Prior experience of working in Capital Markets/Investment Banking is a plus but not essential.
An initial training period will be spent in Belfast, followed by placement within one of our global investment banks.
Key Responsibilities
- Working with business users to define requirements for new application functionality
- Developing, testing, supporting and maintaining all code for client applications
- Assisting the Project Manager with all aspects of project delivery
- Working as part of a team to deliver projects on time and on budget
- Analysing data and creating reports for clients, incorporating all findings
Essential Skills and Requirements
- Minimum 2.1 / Masters awarded in Mathematics / STEM / Computer Science or a similar technical discipline
- Detail-orientated, results driven and in possession of a can-do attitude
- Ability to communicate technical concepts in layman’s terms
- Capable of working both independently and within a team
- Excellent client facing skills.
- Ability to learn new programming languages and financial concepts quickly