Trading Services IT Trainee

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa IG Group Full time
Job Title

Trading Services IT Trainee

Job Description:

So, who are we?

Hello, we're IG Group. No, not Instagram - though we're a pretty big deal ourselves.

We're a global, FTSE 250-listed company made up of a collection of progressive fintech brands in the world of online trading and investing.

The best part? We've snapped up many awards for our top-class platforms, forward-thinking products, and incredible employee experiences.

We believe in financial freedom. And our purpose is to help ambitious people achieve it. Around 400,000 people use our groundbreaking technology and forward-thinking platforms to trade the financial products they know and love.

Did we mention we have offices in 18 countries? Yes, when you join IG Group, you'll have the chance to work across multiple brands, with people all over the world.

Join us for an exciting future and let's innovate together

Your role in the Team:


As a Trading Services IT Trainee, your role will be to help deliver world-class and industry leading support to our global client base.

We're looking for people with a passion for providing excellent customer service and who have an interest in learning more about financial markets.

This role is also suited for anyone who has previous client services experience, and thrives on interacting and assisting clients with wide range of queries.

The role is based in our offices in Sandton Johannesburg and will predominantly cover our global client base.

What you'll do:

  • Support clients with the highest quality of technical help and support
  • Assist clients and IG staff with ITrelated issues
  • Help with general queries regarding account administration and IG's product offering
  • Providing clients with technical support with our frontend platforms and chart packages such as MT4, TradingView and ProRealTime
  • Daytoday troubleshooting of technology and platform issues
  • Escalate key IT or trading issues
  • Keep the department informed of any major changes or incidents
  • Provide training to the department and the wider business when necessary Participating in and running various local and international projects
  • Gain a strong understanding of various financial instruments such as stocks, options, futures, FX, cryptocurrencies, bonds, and commodities
  • Gain a strong understanding of financial markets, stock exchanges and macroeconomic events
  • Provide trading expertise on P&L and margin calculations, order types, charges, trade assistance & investigations
  • Providing an executiononly phone dealing service (following relevant training) Answering queries and crossselling of our products and platforms
  • Running daily morning market calls
Who we're looking for?


You're curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation.

You're also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution.

Here, you can try new ideas, and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you.

We don't fit the corporate stereotype.

If you want to work for a traditional, suit-and-tie corporate that just gives you a pay cheque at the end of the month, we might not be for you.

But, if you have that IG Group energy and you can stand behind what we believe in, let's raise the bar together.


What you'll need for this role:
What you will need is a genuine interest in working in financial markets, along with motivation levels as impressive as your aptitude for numbers and attention to detail - plus: A degree-level education, IT-related preferred Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Genuine interest in technology and assisting people with technological problems Very high level of computer literacy, excellent interpersonal and communication skills Six months experience working in a client-facing, administrative role A logical, analytical approach and a high level of numeracy Interest in financial markets and trading an advantage Excellent interpersonal and communication skills A logical and analytical approach to problem solving Desirable:
experience of working within a financial environment

  • How you'll grow:
  • When you join IG Group, we want you to have more than a job we want you to have a career. And you can. If you spot an opportunity, we want you to chase it. Stretch yourself, challenge your selfbeliefs and go for the things you dream of. With internal and external learning opportunities, and the tools to help you skyrocket to success, we'll support you all the way.
  • And these opportunities truly are endless because we have some bold targets. We plan to expand our global presence, increase revenue growth, and ultimately deliver the world's best trading experience. We'd love to have you along for the ride.
  • The perks:
  • It really is more than a job. We'll recognize your talent and make sure that you can still have a life at work, and ou

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