About Us
MarketAxess is on a journey to digitally transform one of the world’s largest financial markets, enabling the shift from analog, phone-based trading to a fully electronic marketplace. This platform makes trading fixed‑income more accessible and improves transparency, efficiency, and competition in the marketplace. More than 2,000 clients worldwide rely on our solutions, and that number is expected to grow in the coming years.
The Role
This apprenticeship role is an excellent opportunity for an early‑career candidate excited to leverage AI to build practical skills in data, process improvement, and automation within a Post‑Trade environment. It is a UK Level 4 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation Practitioner apprenticeship, including structured learning and assessments over approximately 12‑18 months.
You will work across Relationship and Product Management, collating, validating, and presenting information to support decision‑making and continuous improvement. You will map workflows, blend data from multiple sources, maintain process documentation, and build simple automation, reports, and dashboards (e.g., in Excel and Tableau).
Responsibilities
- Identify opportunities where AI and automation can safely improve workflows, using low‑code/no‑code tools.
- Apply AI responsibly, considering data privacy, controls, and ethical use, and integrate AI outputs into real business processes.
- Maintain Post‑Trade process maps and documentation, keeping information current and version‑controlled.
- Build and maintain dashboards and reports to track KPIs and highlight trends, exceptions, and improvement opportunities.
- Provide team support such as scheduling meetings, capturing actions, and maintaining shared trackers and documentation.
What We’re Looking For
- A‑levels or equivalent, preferably with a technical or financial focus, and without a degree.
- A passion for AI, automation, and problem solving.
- Some experience in a technical or administrative role.
- Basic knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, or SQL helpful but not essential.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong motivation to achieve success.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Interest in financial technology and industry trends.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently with initiative.
- Attention to detail.
What You Can Expect From Us
- Central location at our city offices near St. Paul’s.
- Free food: lunch each day of the week plus breakfast cereals, office snacks and drinks from vending machines.
- Paid Time Off: 25 days annual leave entitlement plus 2 charity days.
- Reward for your service: two‑week bonus holiday after each 5 years of service.
- Core benefits: private medical (PMI) for family, cash plan, health screenings, dental cover, 6× life assurance, critical illness cover, income protection, pension, car leasing, wellness stipend reimbursement, interest‑free season ticket loan, and a share incentive plan.
- Tuition Assistance and Professional Training: on‑demand learning, boot camps, and training conference opportunities.
- Apprenticeship Support: protected learning time, line manager and training provider support throughout the program.
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