Operations Placement Student - Summer 2027 Start

** This is a 12-month, full-time placement starting in summer 2027, based in our Belfast office on a hybrid pattern with three days a week in the office. **

About Ctrl Alt

Ctrl Alt is designing and operating the on-chain infrastructure powering digital capital markets globally. We bring together a unique blend of expertise in financial markets and cutting-edge in-house technology to deliver tailored, compliant solutions in the alternative assets space. Since launching in 2022, we’ve tokenized over $1.5 Billion in assets across real estate, private credit, funds, litigation finance and more.

We’re building a high-performance, people-first culture where ambitious individuals can thrive. We move fast, think big and hold ourselves to a high bar, while keeping things collaborative, open and genuinely fun. At Ctrl Alt ideas win on merit, teams work closely with leadership, and everyone has a voice in shaping what we build next.

We believe that hard work should come with real reward. You won’t just join a company - you’ll help build one. Last year alone, we grew from 17 to 50 people, and this year we’re going faster and further. That means real responsibility, meaningful impact, and the opportunity to grow alongside a company that’s redefining the future of finance through the tokenization of alternative assets.

If you’re excited by scale-up energy, ownership, and the chance to help shape both a business and a culture, Ctrl Alt is where you can do the most rewarding work of your career.

The Opportunity

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 team and the wider cross-functional teams, some of the things you’ll assist in are process management, data handling and 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.

This is a 12-month, full-time placement starting in summer 2027, based in our Belfast office on a hybrid pattern with three days a week in the office.

What you'll be doing:

• 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

• Support the AI delivery team in scoping, testing and rolling out AI tools and automations across the business

• 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

This role will be a great fit if you:

• Are currently a second-year undergraduate student on track for a 2:1 or above (or equivalent)

• Are proactive, motivated, and highly organised

• Have strong written, verbal, and digital communication skills

• Are reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn

• Are a collaborative team player with a positive attitude

• Are committed to personal growth and continuous improvement

Our Benefits

Join a scaling fintech building the next generation of investment banking. You’ll work at the intersection of capital markets and cutting-edge blockchain technology, helping drive and shape the future of financial infrastructure.

What it's like working at Ctrl Alt

Build and own the future of finance

Take real responsibility in shaping digital capital markets, with the autonomy to lead decisions and drive impact.

Solve meaningful problems with exceptional people

Tackle complex challenges at the intersection of finance and technology alongside leaders with experience from Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, UBS, and Revolut.

Grow fast in a high-performance environment

Stretch beyond your comfort zone through close collaboration, rapid feedback, and continuous learning.

Innovate and make your mark

Bring bold ideas to life and influence our platform, products, and how we operate from day one.

How we support you

• 26 days of annual leave, plus public holidays, with flexibility for additional time off.

• A MacBook, screens, and any additional equipment you need to perform at a high level.

• Modern, centrally located offices in London, Belfast, Dundalk, and Dubai - designed for collaboration and focus.

• An annual learning and personal development budget for training, exams, certifications, and qualifications - whatever helps you move forward.