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Graduate Process Engineer - Regulated Water (London or Reading) Join the Jacobs Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and have a meaningful, positive impact on our environments, communities and societies. Bring your passion, your ingenuity and your vision. Let's see the impact we can create, together. What will you get? Our Graduate Development Programme is a structured two-year scheme designed to support your development at the start of your Jacobs career journey. Through a combination of blended learning, mentoring, progress reviews and networking, you will establish yourself as knowledgeable and competent across four key focus areas; human skills, consulting skills, champion our strategy and your passions. The Graduate Development Programme allows you to customise your learning journey to reflect your specific interests, career goals, and technical skillset - creating a graduate experience that is unique to you. The GDP is an experience programme, meaning that a large portion of what you'll learn will be on-the-job. You'll work with your manager and mentor to collect the learning experiences that will be most meaningful for you. The programme is more than just a steppingstone. It's a launchpad for your career, offering you the tools, experiences and support you need. Join us and unlock your potential as you work on meaningful projects and collaborate with industry leaders to deliver outcomes and solutions for complex challenges. About the opportunity Our Process Discipline team is located across the UK & Ireland, working for multiple clients on all aspects of water and wastewater treatment, bioresources, circular economy and climate mitigation and adaptation including feasibility assessment, capital design, optioneering, operational support, development impact assessment, optimisation and sustainable, circular futures. As we continue to develop exciting prospects, we are looking for passionate graduates to join us across our offices in London or Reading. This role will be on a hybrid working arrangement, operating as part of our national diverse and dynamic UK team. We offer the opportunity to work for our global client base and operate as a truly national collaborative team. The successful candidate will have the opportunities to learn all aspects of water and wastewater treatment plant design and operation. You will be a motivative and innovative individual who embraces new methodologies and technologies and who has an interest in data. We will support you to convert your innovative ideas into practical solutions that tackle the challenges facing the water industry. We will support and encourage you to raise our and your own profile across the wider industry. Primary Job Responsibilities: • Taking on new challenges with Clients in the Water Industry., • Development and use of process calculations, modelling, and assessment methods., • Deliver on a wide variety of projects such as water trading, large capital design, water quality and network optimisation., • Work with multi-disciplinary teams to help deliver projects within agreed timeframes and budgets and to exceed our Clients' expectations., • Maintain strong and collaborative working relationships and interactions with the Client., • Promote a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement by providing technical guidance and support to other members of the team. The start date for this position is September 2026. * Be working towards a Master's level qualification in Chemical or Chemical & Environmental Engineering or similar • A flexible self-starter who is keen to drive your career forward, • Adaptable to change, with a thirst for learning new things, • You must have the permanent right to work in the UK Selection Process • Step 1: Apply Online, • Step 2:Solo Video Assessment, • Step 3: Interview Apply before 19 October 2025 for your application to be considered in the first assessment window. You can still apply after this date if the role remains open to applications. However, you do so with the knowledge that we may not proceed with your application if the role is filled in the first assessment window. What else we provide • A flexible workstyle, embracing a hybrid working pattern and supporting those who need to balance work/life commitments a bit differently than others, • Free single medical cover and digital GP service, • Reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships, • An inclusive and diverse work environment, embracing the variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees through our Jacobs Employee Networks, • A focus on safety, health, and wellbeing, prioritising our people through a culture of caring and positive mental health champion network, • Opportunities to give back to our communities through our Collectively program, incorporating matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. 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Job Title: Elastic Stack/ELK Engineer Location: Central London (On site 3 days per week) Salary/Rate: £492/Day Inside IR35 Start Date: 22/09/2025 Job Type: Contract - 6 months Company Introduction: We are looking for a skilled engineer to become part of a specialist team dedicated to supporting the technology environment behind electronic trading. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: • In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining and improving the infrastructure that drives electronic trading systems., • You'll work closely with colleagues in infrastructure, development, and the business to provide robust solutions, often in time-sensitive situations., • Designing, deploying, and managing the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Beats) across complex, distributed platforms., • Taking ownership of Middleware messaging environments, particularly Solace, ensuring best-practice usage, monitoring, and optimisation., • Using advanced monitoring tools (eg, Corvil, ITRS Geneos) to guarantee visibility of systems and timely escalation of issues., • Leading the onboarding of new applications, including requirements around connectivity, networking, infrastructure, and monitoring., • Building and maintaining tools and pipelines to support data analysis, dashboarding, and database engineering., • Deep technical expertise with the Elastic Stack, including life cycle management, performance tuning, and API-driven integrations., • Strong understanding of Linux systems, containerisation, networking, and cloud-native observability practices., • Hands-on experience with automation and Scripting (Python, Shell, SQL, PowerShell)., • Knowledge of trading environments, connectivity, and financial protocols (FIX, Market Data, Order Entry)., • Experience with low-latency messaging systems such as Solace, 29West, or Tibco., • Familiarity with monitoring and telemetry platforms such as Corvil or Pico., • Knowledge of observability solutions like ITRS Geneos integrated with Elastic Stack. Disclaimer: Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.

Maiden Marc Associates is working to add several associate and senior associate-level candidates to a leading boutique executive search firm that covers board and Director-level placements into investment banking, private equity, technology, real estate, asset management, business services, and consumer clientele. They are consistently retained on C-Suite Level searches by some of the most prestigious institutions across EMEA, North America, and Asia and are widely considered one of the industry's best boutique retained search firms. Established in 2000 with an ambition to become unrivalled in their market knowledge and reputation, they have succeeded in building a brand respected by clients, candidates, and competitors alike. As a business, they promote organic growth and foster a genuine meritocratic environment; almost all current Partners started within the firm as Associates and have grown with the business. Joining at either the Associate or Senior Associate level with a base of £38,000 to £60,000 (depending on experience) plus a performance-weighted bonus structure, you will develop with the long-term aim of moving into a revenue-generating Consulting role as your sector knowledge increases through your career. This is achieved through a combination of 'on-desk' market exposure and a rotational development program perfected over their 20+ years of trading. This program gives Associates a balance of senior exposure and strategic involvement in the consulting, delivery and research process - rotating them across four coverage areas and allowing them to specialise in a chosen vertical over time based on performance and personal preference. As you develop, you will be given responsibility for more significant parts of the mandate management and delivery, including: • Identifying, referencing, and assessing potential candidates for retained mandates, • Ongoing research and networking to source top performers from talent pools across their core markets, • Creating forensic competitor analysis, including strategic overviews, benchmarking, bespoke market and product intelligence reports through referencing and profiling market leaders, • Assisting and running the client-side execution of active mandates, • Conducting pre-pitch/origination research and due diligence, as well as proactively supporting strategic projects, • Active outreach and long-term relationship building with the top talent in the market The typical profile of a successful candidate would include the following: • Strong research and academic credentials with a degree or postgraduate qualification, • 1 to 5 years of commercial experience in executive search, headhunting, recruitment, or transferable professional service experience from consulting, expert networks, professional services environments or grad schemes, • A naturally inquisitive, structured, resilient, and disciplined personality with a high level of attention to detail, • An analytical thinking process alongside a well-rounded communication technique, • A drive to build a career in retained search within a respected industry leader Please reach out if you meet the above criteria and are interested in learning more about this opportunity.

Graduate Technical Recruiter - Trading Technology & Machine Learning About Algo Capital: Algo Capital is a leading global algorithmic talent firm specializing in Quantitative Trading and Trading Technology recruitment across the US, EMEA, and APAC. We partner with the most exclusive clients in the trading industry, who are pushing the boundaries of AI, machine learning, and low-latency systems, creating state of the art solutions and platforms. We're seeking a driven Graduate Technical Recruiter to join our team, focusing on C++, Python, Low Latency systems, and advanced AI/ML roles. Who You Are: • Recent STEM or related field graduate with a strong interest in technical recruitment for Finance, Trading Technology, or FinTech, • Entrepreneurial mindset, • Eager to learn about recruiting for C++, Python, Low Latency systems, and Machine Learning candidates, • Adaptable and enthusiastic about fast-paced trading and technology environments, • Keen to collaborate with clients and build elite tech teams, • Passionate about using data insights to drive recruitment success in market research, • Excellent multitasker, ready to prioritize in a dynamic recruiter position engaging with candidates in the market Key Responsibilities: • Assist in executing effective recruitment campaigns for tech positions, • Learn to use AI-driven platforms for innovative candidate sourcing, • Support in-depth talent mapping for high-caliber tech professionals, • Help implement scalable processes for outstanding recruitment experiences, • Contribute to DEIB initiatives in tech hiring, • Learn about market trends in Trading Technology and AI, • Stay updated on developments in C++, Python, and Low Latency systems, • Receive mentorship from our directors and senior consultants Benefits: • Competitive base salary with commission structure, • Comprehensive training (1:1 mentorship) in Trading Technology and AI recruitment, • Collaborative, high performing team culture, • Networking with top-tier professionals and technologists in Trading Technology and AI/ML, • Clear structured career progression path in Quantitative technical recruitment This is an excellent opportunity to build a lasting career in quantitative technology, if you would like further information please apply now.

Company overview A high-growth FinTech specializing in electronic trading. Role overview Based in London, this position guides institutional clients through integration and onboarding across EMEA. The role covers account setup, FIX connectivity, testing, certification and ongoing support. It also partners with Sales during pre-sales conversations and feeds client feedback into Product. Key responsibilities • Lead clients through onboarding, integration and UAT for pre- and post-trade workflows., • Act as a technical SME in pre-sales, mapping integration paths and articulating platform capabilities., • Coordinate client releases and enhancements; test and manage rollout with Sales and Support., • Troubleshoot escalations; work with external vendors and internal Product/Business teams; channel client input into roadmap. Requirements • 3+ years in a client-facing integration or implementation role within capital-markets technology., • 3+ years with FIX messaging. Experience with XML/JSON is a plus., • Working knowledge of Fixed Income/ Money Markets products preferred., • Strong communicator, self-starter, collaborative problem-solver with high ownership. Desirable experience • Post-trade lifecycle knowledge; exposure to front/middle-office systems and connectivity vendors., • Conformance testing & certification; networking familiarity (TCP/IP, MQ)., • Experience with Project Management ticketing software (i.e JIRA). The Opportunity This is a scale-up Fintech that has achieved incredible growth over the last 5 years, becoming a global industry leader in its space. This role will be 5 days per week in office and joining a high-performing team with an excellent culture. If you fit the above requirements and want to join an exciting scale-up, please apply.

Compensation: Top of the market + P&L driven Company Insight A market-leading platform with a long track record of attracting top-tier talent across discretionary and systematic strategies. Known for its scale, stability, and ability to provide managers with world-class infrastructure, capital, and resources to maximize performance. Their success is built upon deep expertise in trading, technology, and operations underpinned by rigorous scientific research. With a global presence, they emphasize genuine global collaboration by aligning their investment, technology, and operations teams across the world. About the role • Work alongside a PM who entrusts you with risk-taking and supports your path toward running your own sleeve., • Share ideas, contribute directly to portfolio performance, and become the subject-matter expert in your coverage., • Gain full P&L transparency and deepen your understanding of both fundamental research and portfolio construction., • Leverage unique quant datasets, attend industry conferences, and access the same infrastructure as top long/short analysts. About You • Possess a process driven approach that provides you with a real edge., • Bring a deep subject knowledge of your equity coverage universe., • Have the desire to build strong relationships and collaborate with dynamic teams., • Be continuously curious and enjoy the act of in-depth fundamental research. Further Context • The firm's flat structure encourages all new team members to be ambitious and take ownership over their ideas: every perspective is judged against its actual merit., • Those at the firm benefit from an established set of resources and infrastructure as well as the opportunity to receive global exposure and networking opportunities., • Successful hires benefit from both global exposure and a robust set of resources and infrastructure, combined with a clear and consistently competitive progression path., • If you thrive in high-performance environments, this is a rare chance to progress quickly with top-tier support and compensation. Pre-Application • Please do not apply if you're looking for contract or remote work., • Relevant buy-side or sell-side equity research experience is required. (Private Equity will also be considered), • Allow 1-10 working days for a response to any job enquiry.

This is a perfect role for an academically bright, confident, polished, ambitious and outgoing 2024/2025 Graduate who is eager to break into the world of high end recruitment in Financial Services Executive Search. The work requires intellect, exceptional interpersonal skills, pace, curiosity, charisma and unwavering attention to detail. Salary £30,000 + commission Location: Near London Bridge Onsite 5 days a week Sectors: Investment Banking/ Quant/ Private Banking/ Trading/ Commodities Recruitment Candidates on Student or Graduate Visas cannot be considered My client is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating in one of the most intellectually demanding, high-stakes sectors. They advise hedge funds, asset managers, investment banks, and boutique advisory firms on attracting exceptional talent across investment research, trading, distribution, economics, and quantitative analytics. They are currently hiring five ambitious graduates to join their high-performing team as Graduate Recruitment Consultants. This is a 360 recruitment role, meaning you'll be responsible for both candidate sourcing and client development—from building relationships with the most talented people in the market to advising top-tier financial firms on their hiring strategies. If you're commercially driven, curious about global finance, and hungry for a meritocratic environment where results are rewarded fast—this could be the start of a highly lucrative career. The Role of a Graduate Consutlant • Running large research projects to inform C-Suite and senior recruitment projects in the UK and USA, • Handling confidential and complex information, • Imbedding yourself in your allocated market with professional networking, • Creating market maps that can be used to headhunt effectively and build strategy around, • Professional correspondence on email, the phone and LinkedIn outreach, • Cold calling through lists of individuals identified to headhunt, • Pitching opportunities and meetings with your senior colleagues, • Attending client pitches, briefs and update meetings, • Setting up meetings for senior colleagues, exceptional organisational skills and dairy management, • Shadowing on meetings and pitches and accurate minute taking to for company records, • Supporting with pitch decks and proposals, incredible eye for detail needed., • Develop the skills to transition into a 360 role, generating leads for business development and pitching to win your own clients What Makes You a Great Fit • A recent graduate (any discipline) with a 2:1 or above, • Strong communication skills—articulate, confident, and persuasive, • Highly financially motivated—you want your earnings to reflect your effort and success, • Resilient under pressure—able to navigate highs and lows with professionalism, • Competitive and goal-oriented—you thrive on outperforming targets, • Commercially aware—interested in business, finance, and global market trends, • Organised and self-starting—with the drive to take ownership of your desk from day one Why This Role? • Uncapped Commission: Sky’s the limit—your earnings are tied to your success, • Elite Clients: Work with globally recognised hedge funds, banks, and asset managers, • Training & Mentorship: Learn from senior consultants and receive structured professional development, • Career Progression: Fast-track promotion path based on merit, not tenure, • Collaborative Culture: No ego, no politics—just smart, driven people doing great work together, • Exciting Sector: Financial markets are dynamic, global, and constantly evolving—so is your day-to-day work All training will be provided the job, The last cohort of graduates to join this business are about to hit their £1million in revenue mile stones so you will be under the mentorship of very successful colleagues who have been through the journey themselves. The interview process is thorough and challenging, only the most ambitious, intelligent, motivated and curious candidates will be advanced, professional experience is not necessary but internships and corporate exposure is highly beneficial. Start date: September Base Salary £30,000 London, 5 days in office, reduced to 4 days in 1 from home after probation.

Our client (a world leading hedge fund) seeks an Algo Trading Systems Engineer to join their Trading and Research Infrastructure team.Manage the deployment, maintenance, and monitoring of servers, networking devices, data storage systems, and other hardware components.Design and implement scheduling