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Position Summary
Futures First offers a unique opportunity in Swansea to work in the world’s most stimulating, liquid, and well-developed derivatives markets. This is an exciting challenge and an excellent opportunity for bright, analytical, highly motivated graduates to join a vibrant business and participate directly in today’s dynamic world markets.
At Futures First we are committed to provide our employees with the best in technology, training, and continuing education which includes training on financial markets and products, risk management, soft skills development and one-on-one mentoring to develop the requisite psychological and endurance skills.
Job Profile
We do not expect our new joiners to have prior experience in financial markets, as we believe that your strong analytical skills and competitive desire, coupled with our first-class training will provide you with the perfect platform for future success.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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After joining, new hires will participate in a structured and formal training program alongside your new colleagues, with classroom instruction followed by simulated and live market exposure. Some of the topics that successful applicants will cover and learn are:
- Macroeconomics, monetary policy, fixed income and money markets
- International exchanges and derivatives
- Fundamental, technical and statistical analysis
- Risk management strategies
- Market psychology
Responsibilities:
- Quantitative analysis of financial instruments on major exchanges
- Ensuring adequate protection for the daily markets
- In depth market analysis
- Risk management
- Development and maintenance of disciplined market plans
- Evaluation of economic and market trends using statistical tools


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Requirements
Education Qualifications
- Strong Academics, Degree Educated or Equivalent.
- Preferable educational streams: Commerce, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, and Engineering.
Skill Set
- Ability to handle stressful situations and make informed decisions quickly
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Self-motivated and committed to delivering results
- Disciplined and competitive
- Self-confident with good communication skills
- A passion for financial markets
- Coding proficiency and quantitative skills are desirable
Please note this is an office-based role.
Successful applicants must have, or be able to demonstrate that they will have, the legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time employment commences. Proof of eligibility will be required before starting work.
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