Internship

Trading Software Engineer Intern 2025

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MarketAxess

MarketAxess

501-1,000 employees

Institutional electronic trading platform for fixed-income

Data & Analytics
Financial Services

London, UK

Employees in Technology work in the office 2 or more days a week.

Category
FinTech Engineering
Quantitative Finance
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Sybase
Agile
JavaScript
React.js
Data Structures & Algorithms
Java
AWS
Oracle
AngularJS
HTML/CSS

You match the following MarketAxess's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Penultimate year student graduating in 2026
  • Right to Work in the location you are applying
  • Good understanding of various data structures and algorithms
  • Well-versed in modern application design paradigms and patterns
  • Experience in development/willingness to learn Java and Java based server-side frameworks such as Spring Boot
  • Understanding of browser-based technologies/willingness to learn (HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React, AngularJS, AJAX)
  • Curiosity/interest related to cloud technologies and cloud design patterns (AWS)
  • Basic knowledge of enterprise RDBMS such as Oracle, Sybase or SQL Server
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as organizational and problem resolution skills
  • Team player and strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to function well in a competitive, challenging environment, and the ability to deal with changing priorities
  • Individuals who can connect the dots and think creatively
  • You should be interested in financial markets and how technology supports our business
Responsibilities
  • Understand agile process
  • Understand business requirements
  • Participate in software design
  • Provide time estimates
  • Write code and unit tests
  • Participate in code reviews
  • Fix any bugs and demo to the stakeholders

MarketAxess operates an electronic trading platform focused on fixed-income markets, allowing institutions to trade bonds more efficiently. The platform connects over 2,000 firms, including asset managers and broker-dealers, who use its patented technology to enhance liquidity and improve execution quality. A key feature is the Open Trading™ marketplace, which facilitates all-to-all trading, creating a diverse liquidity pool for credit market participants. Additionally, MarketAxess provides automated trading solutions, market data products, and various pre- and post-trade services, leveraging its extensive data resources. Unlike competitors, MarketAxess emphasizes a unique trading environment that fosters direct connections among market participants. The company's goal is to streamline bond trading processes, reduce costs, and enhance overall market efficiency.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$41.1K

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased electronic trading adoption in emerging markets offers expansion opportunities for MarketAxess.
  • Partnership with S&P Global enhances MarketAxess' data analytics capabilities for better market insights.
  • Growing demand for sustainable finance allows MarketAxess to expand its green bond offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from platforms like Tradeweb and Bloomberg may erode MarketAxess' market share.
  • CEO Rick McVey's departure in April 2023 may lead to strategic instability.
  • Expansion into emerging markets exposes MarketAxess to geopolitical risks and currency volatility.

What makes MarketAxess unique

  • MarketAxess offers a unique all-to-all trading solution with its Open Trading™ marketplace.
  • The platform is utilized by over 2,000 firms, including top asset managers and broker-dealers.
  • MarketAxess provides comprehensive pre- and post-trade services, enhancing execution quality and efficiency.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Tuition Assistance and Professional Development

Onsite Healthcare

Generous Parental Leave