Graduate Associate - Fintech Rotational Programme

Job Description Graduate Associate – Fintech Rotational Programme (18 months)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Start date: September 2026

Starting salary: £32,000 per annum

Programme Length: 18 months

Contract Type : 18 Month Fixed-term contract, with the opportunity to be considered for a permanent role at the end of the Programme

Positions available: 4

About Freemarket

Freemarket is the next-generation payments network for fast, compliant, borderless payments for businesses. We started our company in 2010 to challenge the methodology of the FX market. We thought the sector had been poorly served - both in terms of efficiency and price - and we wanted to bring transparency and value to customers. That philosophy remains today. Now we are a trusted payment network for cross-border settlement. We connect businesses with vital payment and banking services. Customers control the speed, routing, timing, price and settlement in our portal, giving them control, choice and confidence over all their payments. Through our rail-agnostic network, customers can access 140 currencies, USDT Stablecoin, short-term lending and a range of other services designed to make payment faster, cheaper and more transparent. We have strong financial backing, a well-connected Board behind us, real experience in our management group and a brilliant team. That team is a powerful network of people, driven by a common goal to enable growth for our clients.

Our Collective Success Is Powered By Shared Values

• We Own It - high empowerment for our people and high accountability for results. Results for our clients, our business and for your careers.
• We are Relationship-Led - trust and depth in the relationships across our team and with our clients and partners is what enables us to operate at speed and enjoy ourselves every day
• We Make-it-Happen - a strong executional focus. We make considered decisions and then execute with resolve. We learn from mistakes and then execute again. Everybody at Freemarket takes responsibility for keeping us moving forward.
• We Stay Curious - Regardless of career-stage, we are all on a learning journey, individually and together. In particular, we embrace the opportunities AI brings to all of us to grow and evolve
• We Think Bigger - We don't wake up every day to do the same thing we did yesterday. We are inspired by what is possible and welcome it when others challenge our thinking.

Together, we are Freemarket. We are delighted to be launching our Graduate Programme, starting in September 2026.

Role Overview

This 18-month programme is your chance to build a strong understanding of how Freemarket works, gain real experience, and kick-start your career. You’ll complete three 6-month rotations across different teams, giving you exposure to both operational and client-facing areas of the business. You’ll take on real responsibility from day one, work through a variety of challenges, and build a broad, practical skill set along the way. Throughout the programme, you’ll be supported with on-the-job training, regular feedback, and mentorship to help you grow with confidence. At the end of the programme, you may have the opportunity to move into a permanent role that matches your strengths and interests, with plenty of scope to keep learning and developing at Freemarket.

Your Rotations May Include Working In The Following Teams

• Data – turn complex data into insight, spot trends, support decision-making, and help teams improve how we serve clients in a fast-moving payments environment.
• Technical Support – help keep our platform running smoothly by investigating issues, solving problems quickly, and working with teams across the business to deliver a seamless client experience.
• Business Operations – support the end-to-end payment journey, help keep processes efficient and accurate, and play a key role in delivering the high-quality service our clients rely on.
• Risk & Compliance – get close to the controls, checks, and regulatory thinking that help us move quickly, protect our clients, and operate confidently in a highly regulated fintech environment.
• Business Development – work on growth opportunities, build commercial awareness, and see how we win, support, and grow client relationships in a competitive global payments market.

Job Requirements

We’re looking for bright, curious graduates who are ready to learn fast, take ownership, and build their careers. You’ll be someone who enjoys solving problems, thrives in a fast-moving team, and brings energy, initiative, and a genuine interest in how technology, data, operations, and client experience come together to drive great outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• A 2:1 or above in any degree discipline (or equivalent)
• Graduated within the last 2 years or completing studies this year
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
• Comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment and adaptable to new tasks and challenges
• A positive attitude with a genuine interest in Fintech, technology or financial services
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn, with a willingness to take initiative
• Ability to travel to our London office 2-3 times per week
• Right to work in the UK (unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role)

We’d Love It If You Also Have

• Experience from internships, placements, part-time work, or university projects
• Exposure to technology, data analysis, coding or financial services
• Intermediate or advanced Excel (or similar skills)
• Evidence of leadership, teamwork or entrepreneurial thinking

Application Process

Apply Online: Submit your CV and answer a few short application questions

Screening Call: If shortlisted, you’ll have an initial video call with a member of our People Team

Assessment Day & Final interviews: Successful candidates will be invited to an assessment day.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and believe that diversity of thought makes better products and better teams. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

Job Responsibilities

• Project Work: Contribute to meaningful projects that solve complex commercial, technical, and regulatory challenges while helping improve customer outcomes
• Core Responsibilities: Support day-to-day team activities and analyse data to inform decisions, building a strong understanding of how the business operates end-to-end
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams throughout your rotations in a fast-paced, agile environment, gaining exposure to a wide range of functions
• Client & Stakeholder Exposure: Get involved in client-related work and present insights and recommendations to stakeholders and senior leaders, building confidence in professional communication
• Continuous Learning & Development: Build your knowledge quickly through hands-on experience, training, and real-world problem solving while developing core skills like stakeholder management, commercial thinking, and communication

Job Benefits

• Structured onboarding and induction
• A dedicated graduate mentor and rotation managers
• Formal training in fintech fundamentals, agile ways of working and core professional skills
• Regular performance feedback and career development planning
• Access to learning platforms, internal talks, and industry events
• Benefits Participation in the discretionary company bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension contribution with Aviva, plus the option to boost your savings further through salary sacrifice
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support
• Access to rewards, discounts and financial coaching platforms