Operations Placement Student

Ctrl Alt is a leading tokenization infrastructure platform, combining groundbreaking technology with expert financial engineering to deliver tailored, compliant solutions in the alternative assets space. Specializing in structuring, issuance and distribution, Ctrl Alt supports clients through every stage of the tokenization lifecycle.

Since launching in 2022, Ctrl Alt has tokenized over $460m in assets, spanning real estate, private credit, funds, litigation finance and more.

With offices in the UK, Ireland and the UAE, the Ctrl Alt team comprises top-tier financial, product and technology experts including alumni from Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, UBS and Revolut. Ctrl Alt is backed by leading VCs and financial institutions including Molten, MiddleGame Ventures and SEI.

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What\’s Involved

As an Operations Placement Student, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting the day‑to‑day operations of a fast‑growing fintech company at the forefront of asset tokenization. Working closely with the Operations and wider cross‑functional teams, some of the things you’ll assist in are process management, data handling, documentation. The breadth of work will stretch across many sections of the business.

This role is ideal for a motivated student eager to develop a strong foundation in fintech operations, financial technology, and digital assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day running of core operational processes
• Assist in data validation, reconciliations, and documentation to maintain accuracy across operational systems
• Take ownership of ad hoc operational tasks, research requests, or short‑term projects as assigned
• Learn how the operations team integrates with other areas of the business to achieve shared objectives
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders
• Learn, understand, and help apply the products, rules, regulations, procedures, and controls of the business

Requirements

Must Haves

• Currently a second‑year undergraduate student on track for a 2:1 or above (or equivalent)
• Proactive, motivated, and highly organised
• Strong written, verbal, and digital communication skills
• Reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude
• Demonstrates a commitment to personal growth and continuous improvement

Nice to Haves

• Knowledge of blockchain or tokenization
• Knowledge of startups and fintechs
• We offer 24 days annual leave plus public holidays, with flexibility for additional time off
• IT and office equipment to support your work, including a MacBook, displays and accessories
• Salary sacrifice scheme and financial tools to help you with your personal finances, covering childcare, groceries, tech, pensions, bikes and subscriptions (UK only)
• A state of the art central office in Belfast
• An annual learning and personal development budget for training, exams, certifications, qualifications or anything else which helps you progress at work and your career
• The opportunity to work in a high‑growth startup where your contribution matters and shapes an industry
• Exposure to collaborative working and direct knowledge sharing from experts across financial services, blockchain and fintech

How to Apply

Simply hit apply below, where you will be redirected to a form to fill out all relevant details. You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.

Interview Process:

• Stage 1: Initial interview
• Stage 2: Technical Interview
• Stage 3: Cultural interview with the CEO