12 Month Internship - FX IT Developer

12 Month Internship - FX IT Developer

Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB) is the corporate and investment bank of the Crédit Agricole group, the 10th largest banking group in the world. We support major companies and financial institutions in their development and the financing of their projects. We are pioneers in responsible finance, with social and environmental commitments at the heart of our activities.

Joining our teams means working in a multicultural environment that is dynamic and stimulating, where you will contribute to developing a sustainable economy. We support employees throughout their journey, offering opportunities to develop skills and mobility across more than 30 international locations. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and openness, where everyone is valued and empowered. By working daily in the interest of society, Crédit Agricole CIB aligns with Group values on diversity and inclusion and places people at the heart of all transformations.

All our jobs are open to people with disabilities. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Job Details

Job type: IT, Digital and Data

Contract type: Internship/Trainee

Term: 12 Months

Location

Geographical area: Europe, United Kingdom

City: London

Job Summary

We are seeking a Developer with strong communication and customer-facing skills, who is eager to learn and grow within the Financial Services sector. This role offers the chance to work closely with front office users, including traders, risk analysts, and operational staff, providing significant exposure to a variety of foreign exchange-related financial products. The ideal candidate will have experience in C# or Java, possess some SQL knowledge, and have a keen interest in financial markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in projects to develop and enhance the feature set of our front-office systems for foreign exchange trading
• Manage a variety of DevOps-style and BAU project deliveries within the Jetstream ecosystem
• Automate the generation of release notes and scripts for changing passwords across Jetstream environments
• Transition Java code from using Ant to Maven and integrate with SonarQube for improved code quality
• Implement a new deployment process for Java code, inspired by the SharpFX team's system
• Develop a dynamic web page to display streaming indicative prices from Solace with an appropriate tier applied

Candidate Criteria

Education & Experience

Minimal education level: Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / specialty: Graduated within the past 18 months with a 2:1 or equivalent

Experience

Interest in financial markets, particularly front office operations

Required Skills

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to apply it to practical outcomes
• Understanding of agile project delivery methods
• A strong desire to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Technical Skills

• Experience with C# or Java, and some knowledge of SQL
• Some knowledge of scripting languages such as Python is desirable

Supplementary Information

Join Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of the world's 10th largest banking group. We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where CSR is embraced, innovation is encouraged, and diversity is celebrated. Crédit Agricole CIB is a pioneer and global leader in sustainable finance, committed to sustainability and corporate responsibility so that your work has a positive impact on communities and the environment. We value people, and provide opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Our hiring process is open to all. If you have particular needs or require adjustments, please let us know.