Trading Desk Operations Engineer

Jane Street
London, United Kingdom
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level candidates with a quantitative background and interest in finance, who thrive in collaborative, hands-on environments and are open to learning through real-world trading desk challenges.

Best fit for

  • Mid-level candidates with a strong quantitative foundation and interest in finance and STEM
    — “A critical thinker with a strong quantitative foundation and an interest in growing your programming skills
  • Individuals who are proactive, organized, and enjoy working on diverse, real-world projects
    — “You will have the opportunity to wear many hats and tackle diverse projects such as
  • Candidates who are intellectually humble and eager to learn from others in a collaborative environment
    — “Intellectually humble; eager to ask questions and learn new things

Things to consider

  • The program is based in London, which may require relocation or travel
    — “Jane Street will provide flights to and from London as well as accommodation throughout the entirety of the programme
  • Candidates must be graduating in 2027 or 2028, which sets a clear timeline for eligibility
    — “Planning to graduate in 2027 or 2028, all backgrounds are welcome!

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with data queries and infrastructure optimization in your resume
    — “Supporting trading systems and workflows by executing data queries and coordinating with stakeholders
  • Emphasize your communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders
    — “An excellent verbal and written communicator; able to use technical knowledge and strong collaboration skills to reach solutions
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Intern

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What success looks like

  • Managed and optimized infrastructure and operational processes
  • Supported trading systems and workflows
  • Designed and implemented solutions for trading and operations-related issues
Typical background
Interest in finance and STEMStrong quantitative foundation

Skills & requirements

Required

Infrastructure ManagementOperational ProcessesTroubleshootingData QueriesStakeholder CoordinationSolution Design

Preferred

Programming SkillsFinance Knowledge

Stack & domain

Infrastructure And Operational ProcessesTrading SystemsData QueriesStakeholder CoordinationSolution Design And ImplementationTrading And Operations-related IssuesTrading Product LifecycleRegulatory ConsiderationsOperational WorkflowsBootcampsClassesTechnical And Operational ExpertiseCollaborative SpiritProblem-solvingTeam PlayerProactiveOrganizedReliableCourteousIntellectually HumbleCommunicationFinanceSTEM

About the role

Original posting from Jane Street

About the position

Our goal is to give you a real sense of what it's like to work at Jane Street full time while providing a truly unparalleled educational experience.  We are looking for individuals of all majors who are interested in exploring what a career as a Trading Desk Operations Engineer (TDOE) might be like. Our TDOE internship is an immersive and fast-paced program that allows you to work on real-world projects directly tied to the challenges we face daily on the trading desk, all guided by a dedicated TDOE mentor. 

You will have the opportunity to wear many hats and tackle diverse projects such as:

Managing and optimizing infrastructure and operational processes

Supporting trading systems and workflows by executing data queries and coordinating with stakeholders

Designing and implementing solutions for a range of trading and operations-related issues on the desk

Through these experiences, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the trading product, including its life cycle, regulatory considerations, and operational workflows. Plus, you'll have a chance to build off your new professional growth with bootcamps and classes that are tailored to accelerate your technical and operational expertise.

Our collaborative trading desks are central to our office environment, and we believe the best way to integrate our interns is through a hands-on, interactive approach. Some of the tools developed by our interns have had a real impact on our trading desks. We can't wait to teach you what we know, and learn a few things from you as well.

Learn more about Jane Street's internship programme here.

About you

If you've never thought about a career in finance, you're in good company. Many of us were in the same position before working here. If you have a curious mind, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for solving interesting problems, we have a feeling you'll fit right in. We're more interested in how you think and learn than what you currently know.

Planning to graduate in 2027 or 2028, all backgrounds are welcome!

A critical thinker with a strong quantitative foundation and an interest in growing your programming skills

A team player with a "no job too small" attitude

Interested in finance and passionate about STEM

Able to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proactive, organised, reliable, and courteous

An excellent verbal and written communicator; able to use technical knowledge and strong collaboration skills to reach solutions

Intellectually humble; eager to ask questions and learn new things

Fluent in English 

Please note: Jane Street will provide flights to and from London as well as accommodation throughout the entirety of the programme.

Source: Jane Street careers

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