The Role

Python coding Graduate (2024, or 2025 graduate) to work within an IT department for a boutique Investment company in London

Martis Search are representing a boutique City of London based Investment company to hire a

The company boasts a truly entrepreneurial spirit. It is dynamic and forward-thinking, constantly launching new businesses, new funds, new global geographical locations; but still maintains the vibe of an “investment boutique.”

Our client is looking for either a 2024, or 2025 graduate with Python coding skills to work within an IT department for a boutique Investment company in the City of London.

You will have the opportunity to develop and implement cutting-edge financial software solutions that drive our business forward. If you are passionate about finance and eager to apply your Python programming skills in a real-world setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

It is a small company and working in a small team, so there is a lot to do and learn.

In-our-opinion, this is a really good and interesting company.

The company offer a hybrid mix of “working-from-home” and also in-the-office, so you get the best of both worlds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new modules and features in our financial software.

• Analyze complex financial data to optimize algorithms and produce insightful reports.

• Develop, test, and maintain high-quality Python code, ensuring robustness, scalability and best practices.

• Integrate external data sources and APIs to enhance our data analytics capabilities.

• Document code and system functionalities for internal and external stakeholders.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in Python development and finance to suggest innovative solutions and improvements.

• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software-related issues in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree or recent graduate in Computer Science, Finance, Mathematics, Physics or a related field.

• Strong proficiency in Python programming, with a focus on data analysis libraries such as pandas and numpy.

• Basic understanding of financial concepts and markets.

• Familiarity with databases (e.g., SQL) and data visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, Plotly).

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience or coursework in finance software development or financial modeling.

• Familiarity with Bloomberg.

• Knowledge of other programming languages or frameworks is a plus (e.g., R, Java, C++).

Benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience working on real-world financial software projects.

• Opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in both the tech and finance industries.

• Competitive package and potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the internship.

Salary

Between £35 k pa – £40 k pa, dependent upon experience plus annual discretionary bonus, pension, healthcare etc.

**Please note our client will not sponsor, and we ask all applicants to have full UK Right to Work and no time limited visas – Youth Mobility, Tier 4, Spouse Visas (all that are soon to expire and require company sponsorship to work in the UK).

We ask all applicants to respect this requirement given our client’s request and inability to sponsor.**