Technical Support Placement Year

Technical Support Placement

Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips?

G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas. We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.

This role is based in our new Soho Place office – opened in 2023 - in the heart of Central London and home to our Research Lab.

The Role

• 13th July 2026 – 16th July 2027
• 09:00-17:30 working hours
• Based in Central London

This is an exciting opportunity for a student studying for a Computer Science, Computer Systems, Cyber Security or Networks-related degree to join our Technical Support team as part of a placement year in industry.

The successful candidate will be part of a team that deals with a large range of technologies in a fast-paced environment across multiple sites, primarily based in London.

You will sit within our Corporate IT group and become a crucial member of the Technical Support team, troubleshooting, advising, and providing support services to a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders.

You will work alongside a mentor and experienced members of the team, who will provide continuous support and guidance, enabling you to learn rapidly and contribute effectively to the business.

You will work predominantly in Windows and gain some exposure to Linux systems support.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Managing Active Directory, including machine access changes and other various authorisation controls
• Managing mobile devices, including enrolling users on corporate mobile devices or BYOD profiles
• Creating, using and updating scripts, in particular with PowerShell, to automate daily tasks
• IT troubleshooting
• Networking fundamentals, including working on connectivity issues on workstations and servers
• Working on enterprise architecture, troubleshooting user mailboxes, setting up public folders, creating and updating distribution groups and security groups

Who Are We Looking For?

The successful candidate will be studying for a technology degree in a subject such as Computer Science, Computer Systems, Cyber Security or Networks, with a sandwich year, and be due to graduate in 2028.

You will have a real interest in IT and an aptitude for applying computing concepts and skills to solve real problems.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• A passion for technology
• Be highly organised, motivated and a team player
• Have an enthusiasm for learning
• Excellent customer service skills, with a strong technical and methodical approach to any given task
• A predicted grade of a 2:1 or above

Application process:

• Successful applicants at CV stage will be invited to complete a technical assessment
• Those who pass will attend an assessment centre followed by technical interviews with mentors
• Applications will be reviewed from September, with interviews starting in October
• Please note, due to our focus on converting top placement students to graduate roles, we can only consider those graduating in 2028

Why Should You Apply?

• Highly competitive compensation
• Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
• 30 days' annual leave
• 9% company pension contributions
• Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
• Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Monthly company events

G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions. We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section.