Job Description
At ION, we’re a diverse group of visionary innovatorsWe provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics and insights to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments worldwide. By combining creativity with a passion for technology, we design solutions and services that simplify complex processes, boost efficiency, and empower better decision-making. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world. With decades of industry experience and a track record of delivering mission-critical solutions, our global team is focused on building long-term partnerships with our customers so that we can help transform their business through continuous innovation.
We’re looking for talented graduates to join our Leadership Development ProgramOur Leadership Development Program (LDP) consists of training, job rotations, and special projects, all supported with continuous feedback and mentoring.The program lasts 3 years, starting with a 1-month induction program where we’ll introduce you to our company, products, customers, and technologies. After the induction, you’ll progress through 4 job rotations in our Client Services team, working on our products with our customers across the full development and deployment lifecycle.You’ll be based in our offices in Pisa, and your rotations may include travel and the chance to work in other countries.
You’ll work with experienced business analysts and product managers at the forefront of financial technologyAfter completing our structured training, you’ll have the chance to take ownership of challenging projects that deliver value to our customers.You’ll learn about our business and gain experience with:· Supporting trading and workflow automation solutions.· High-performance, latency-critical distributed systems.· Data processing and business intelligence.You’ll work on projects under the direction of a team leader, and you’ll have an expert mentor throughout the course of the program.You’ll become a domain expert who can contribute to the whole product development cycle, and you’ll continuously improve your ability to learn, communicate, and solve problems.
We’re looking for people who are passionate about technologyWe want people who:· Enjoy learning new skills and looking for new approaches.· Pay rigorous attention to detail.· Proactively put ideas into action, take the initiative, and deliver results.· Collaborate, contribute, and encourage others.· Communicate well.· Can work in a fast-paced environment.
You need a master’s degree or a PhD in a scientific discipline· You must have above-average grades. · You must have obtained your degree in the past 2 years, or be completing it now. · You must have a good level of written and spoken English.· You must be available to work full time from not later than March 2021.· If you’re from a non-EU country, you must have valid EU visa or work permit.· You must be willing to travel.
Ideally, you’ll have some additional knowledge· Customer service.· Technical literacy with common operating systems (Windows and Linux) and software (Microsoft Office).
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