The Company
Established in 1974, IG Group is a dynamic and innovative financial derivatives and sports betting company. We have 800 employees based in offices in the UK, Australia, Singapore, Europe, the USA and Japan. The UK operation is regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

The Role
IG Group offers contracts for difference and financial spread betting to retail clients around the world. We currently have a number of opportunities for candidates to join our Sales Trading desk. Sales Traders are the main dealing contact for IG’s clients. Working predominantly on the telephone, you are responsible for accurately quoting prices and spreads to clients, broking their orders and ensuring the satisfactory execution of their business.

Extensive training will be given across IG’s product range and a large part of the role will involve explaining and promoting IG’s products and service to existing clients on the telephone. Prior knowledge of financial markets is therefore a distinct advantage and you will be required to take and pass the Securities Institute Regulatory Paper.

As you develop in the role, you will begin to manage a stable of clients allocated to you by the company and you will be responsible for establishing rapport with these clients and managing their accounts in a positive manner to encourage their continued loyalty to IG.

The Suitable Candidates

You will be educated to degree level and have achieved at least a 2.1 (or equivalent). You will be fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and English and you will need to be able to demonstrate that you are highly numerate, IT literate and have a real interest in financial markets. Ideally, you will have taken a gap year and/or have 1 to 2 years’ postgraduate experience. Relevant financial sales experience would be a distinct advantage.

You will need to be able to work effectively under pressure and be prepared to work unconventional hours with an underlying enthusiasm to serve our clients. Candidates will be self-confident with a friendly outgoing manner and will have the ability to work as an effective team member.

All positions are subject to a six-month initial training / probationary period.

Please note that if you do not receive a telephone call inviting you in for an interview then unfortunately we will not be taking your application further on this occasion.