Position: Junior Operations Analyst

Team: Quant Solutions Group

Type: Full-time

Location: London, UK

About MillTech

MillTech provides advanced FX and cash management solutions to increase market access, reduce costs and automate manual workflows.

With a focus on automation, integration and connectivity, we have pioneered an independent risk management and liquidity solution for fund managers, institutions and global corporates, which is purpose-built to deliver best execution at scale.Our end-to-end operational workflow enables automation, standardisation and cost transparency on all FX transactions and cash movements.

A highly secure platform centralises all client FX and cash activities to enhance oversight whilst increasing control, all at no additional costs. It offers quick onboarding routes, multi-bank best execution and hedging management services.

Headquartered in London, the world’s largest FX hub, MillTech provides services to clients in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Switzerland, Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway and Liechtenstein. MillTech is authorised and regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA FRN 911636) and registered with the USA’s National Futures Association (NFA).

The opportunity:

We are looking for a motivated Junior Operations Analyst to join our Quant Solutions Group (QSG), but the person will have a firm wide exposure in supporting and automating workflows. This is a unique opportunity for someone early in their career who is eager to learn, develop new skills, and grow within a dynamic fintech environment. You will work closely with senior operations and quantitative professionals, gaining hands-on experience in data processing, workflow automation, and operational analysis across the FX and cash management business.

This role is ideal for a junior professional or recent graduate who is curious, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic about learning. You thrive in a collaborative environment, are comfortable working with data, and are excited by the prospect of building automation skills alongside experienced operations and quantitative professionals in the financial industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, clean, and validate datasets from multiple sources, handling data of varying formats and complexity levels.
• Assist in developing and maintaining automated data pipelines and operational workflows using Python and AI tools.
• Support senior analysts and quant professionals with ad-hoc data analysis, reporting, and operational tasks.
• Help maintain and improve existing operational processes, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth data handoffs and operational alignment.

Requirements (Essential)

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Basic programming and coding skills (e.g. Python and AI tools) with a willingness to develop further.
• Comfortable working with data in various formats (CSV, Excel, JSON, databases) and at different levels of complexity.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to data quality and process documentation.
• Genuine interest in learning and developing automated workflows and operational tools.
• A collaborative mindset with strong communication skills, open to feedback and eager to learn from senior professionals.
• Proactive, adaptable, and open to taking on new challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with data processing and automation workflow using AI tools, such as Claude Code or equivalence.
• Have previous experience of building prototyping and automating workflows in quant and / or operational environments.
• Interest in or basic understanding of financial markets, particularly foreign exchange and cash management markets.
• Experience with version control (e.g. Git) and collaborative development practices.

What we offer in return?

Our commitment is to help you flourish in this role, through support with your professional development, opportunities to be involved in key projects, and exposure to challenges that you may not be offered in a larger organisation. We will provide:

• A competitive salary with annual reviews;
• 25 days’ paid annual leave plus an additional day per year of service;
• Excellent staff development and training opportunities;
• Flexible working arrangements including remote working;
• Medical insurance;
• Life insurance, for UK based employees;
• Dental insurance;
• EV Scheme and Cycle to work scheme;
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
• 1 day off for charity work per quarter and many other benefits!

How to apply?

We would love to hear from you if you think that you’re a good fit for this role. To apply you should upload your CV. One of the team will then be in touch with you to discuss the next steps.