Apprentice – Financial Markets Operations at Stonex in IN-Bangalore

Job description

• Connecting clients to markets – and talent to opportunity.
• With 4,500+ employees and over 300,000 commercial, institutional, payments, and retail clients, we operate from more than 70 offices spread across six continents. As a Fortune 100, Nasdaq-listed provider, we connect clients to the global markets – focusing on innovation, human connection, and providing world-class products and services to all types of investors.
• Whether you want to forge a career connecting our retail clients to potential trading opportunities, or ingrain yourself in the world of institutional investing, StoneX Group is made up of four business segments that offer endless potential for progression and growth.
• We are seeking motivated individuals to join our Operations department. Operations is responsible for supporting the day-to-day activities that keep global financial markets running smoothly, including transaction processing, settlements, reconciliations, client servicing, data management, and operational controls.
• As part of the team, you'll gain exposure to a variety of operational functions, work with different business areas across the company, and develop an understanding of how financial products and transactions are managed within a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.
• Please note: This role is part of our Operations department and is not a traditional Finance or Accounting position.

Responsibilities

• Candidates will be considered for multiple roles within various teams requiring similar skills during the recruitment process including the below teams. Final role alignment will be determined at the later stages based on skills identified during the interview process.
• Securities
• Retail Trading
• Operations Systems (Commodity Operations)
• Brokerage
• Reconciliations
• Support daily operational processes across multiple financial products and business areas.
• Maintain and update account, client, and system information across internal platforms.
• Assist with reconciliations and investigations to ensure data accuracy.
• Help monitor and process operational requests, transactions, payments, and reporting activities.
• Respond to internal and external queries and provide operational support where required.
• Work closely with teams including Trading, Risk, Treasury, Technology, Compliance, Client Services, and Finance.
• Assist with preparing reports and maintaining operational records.
• Identify and escalate exceptions or discrepancies for resolution.
• Support process improvement initiatives and departmental projects.
• Learn industry regulations, operational controls, and financial market processes.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information with tact and discretion
• Sound verbal/written communication skills
• Understanding of Financial terminology and interest to be a part of financial industry.
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Sense of urgency
• Honesty, curiosity, and tenacity
• Strong work ethic and emphasis on attention to detail
• The confidence to fail
• Pursuing B.Com / BA / BBA degree from an accredited university
• Finishing university by July-August 2027
• Available for a January 2027 start on a full-time 6-month program

Skills

Required

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Sense of urgency
• Honesty, curiosity, and tenacity
• The confidence to fail

Benefits

• In addition to the real-world experience, you’ll gain at StoneX, we’re excited to offer apprentices several perks which include the following:
• Compensation : All apprentices are paid at a competitive rate .
• Socials: Networking and acclimation to the company, office, and city are important aspects of the apprenticeship program. Socials and local favorites are planned at various points, with large events at the beginning and end of your apprenticeship .
• Access to Senior Leaders: Senior leaders are involved in the apprenticeship program from day one, delivering trainings, presenting on firm business, weekly leadership calls, and even attending socials.
• Training: Virtual and in-person trainings to get apprentices onboarded and connected with the company globally.
• Mentorship: Ap prentices have a mentor and buddy to help answer any questions and work alongside during your apprenticeship .