Graduate Trainee
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Position Overview & Specifications
Graduate Trainee – Fintech
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £27,000 + £500 joining bonus
Job type: Permanent
UTP Merchant Services have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee to join their growing team based in Reading, Berkshire.
We are looking for exceptional, motivated and ambitious graduates to join our team who are willing and able to operate in a fast-paced environment as we continue to drive our business into new and exciting product areas.
Responsibilities of the Graduate Trainee:
Reporting into the Project Manager, the role involves a series of placements in a range of departments which will fully prepare you for a supervisory or managerial role at the end of the programme. Each role will encompass a different aspect of the Companies operation including customer service, application processing, finance, fraud management, data analysis and logistics.
The programme is designed to help you reach your full potential and by the end of the programme you will be fully equipped to contribute to the success and ongoing growth of the business.
Requirements of the Graduate Trainee:
- A 2-1 degree
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel at an advanced level
- A bright, hungry and driven personality, essential for working in this dynamic environment
- Natural communication skills both on the phone and in person
- The ability to approach problems in a thorough and logical manner
- Must be a quick learner, willing to learn new processes and procedures
- Living within a reasonable commute of Central Reading
If you feel like you meet the above criteria for the Graduate Trainee, then please apply now!
Due to the nature of our business all prospective employment offers will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Police Act 1997.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £27,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Financial Transaction Processing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Trainee roles across UTP Merchant Services Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Financial Transaction Processing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £27,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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