Trade Republic

Working Student - Corporate IT & Operations (London) at Trade Republic (London, United Kingdom)

Trade Republic· London, United Kingdom·

Job description

Please note that this position is based in London, United Kingdom

THE BEST WORK OF YOUR CAREER

Trade Republic is the largest savings platform in Europe - we operate in 18 countries, serving +10 million customers who trusted us with over 150B in assets. But we’re striving for more.

We have a bold mission to empower everyone to build wealth with easy, safe, and free access to financial systems. You will have the opportunity to grow your career by collaborating with a team of outstanding talents and state of the art technology to build a lasting, positive future for millions.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Corporate IT at Trade Republic ensures that our colleagues can work securely, reliably, and efficiently every day. We manage devices, identity, access control, SaaS tooling, automation, and operational IT processes across multiple countries and locations.From onboarding a new hire to securing access across systems, from hardware logistics to IT compliance — our team sits right at the intersection of technology, operations, and security. Now we’re looking for two Working Students to join our Corporate IT team and grow with us.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

  • Supporting laptop and device lifecycle (setup, allocation, offboarding)
  • Assisting with onboarding and access provisioning
  • Helping document IT processes and workflows
  • Supporting SaaS tools like Google Workspace, Okta, Jamf, Slack, Jira, etc.
  • Assisting with audits, compliance checks, and IT inventory
  • Helping with improvements and small automation tasks
  • Coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders
  • IT operations support for Berlin office and international locations

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • Enrolled as a student (IT, engineering, business informatics, or similar)
  • Curious about how IT works in a real company
  • Reliable, structured, and proactive
  • Comfortable learning new tools and processes
  • Willing to ask questions and take ownership
  • Able to work in English (German is a plus, not mandatory)

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY NOW

Our culture rewards ownership, excellence, and high energy. We care deeply about outcomes and hold each other accountable - we’re here to win and fix one of the largest challenges Europeans face - closing the pension gap and democratising wealth. If this gets you fired up, reach out! We believe it’s our team’s varied identities and backgrounds that make us sharper and stronger. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunity to thrive in their careers. For any questions on DEI during the interview process, reach out to your recruitment partner.

Why work at Trade Republic

  • Engineering culture: Entire platform built in-house; decisions governed by RFCs, ADRs, and a Tech Radar (ThoughtWorks-inspired). Active engineering blog on Substack covering PostgreSQL, Kafka, Swift macros, and LLMOps. Open‑source project Cilicon (1,140 GitHub stars).
  • Work environment: Hybrid model – typically 3 days in office (Mon/Wed/Thu), WFH on Mondays and Fridays. Full remote available for some engineering roles. Work‑from‑abroad option for limited periods. Engineering hubs in Berlin, London, and Paris.
  • Perks & team: ~709 people, heavily technical (21% in engineering). Strong talent flow from N26, Klarna, Amazon, and Deutsche Bank. Very high hiring growth (+243% YoY job postings) signals aggressive scaling.
  • Culture notes (based on LinkedIn employer reviews – 380 ratings, overall 2.9/5): Work‑life balance rated lower (2.2), compensation (3.2), and culture (2.4). Career development rated 3.0. The company is in a high‑growth phase, which may deliver fast career acceleration but with intense expectations.

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