Graduate Program - Software Engineering

Location: Ferrara, Province of Ferrara, Italy

Department: Technology

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: temporary

Description

About Fasanara
Founded in 2011, Fasanara Capital is a London-headquartered global asset manager and technology platform managing approximately USD 6 billion in assets, with a team of 120+ professionals globally.

We combine investment expertise with advanced data, analytics and proprietary technology to originate, analyse and manage complex portfolios at scale.

The Graduate Programme – Fasanara Talent Grand Prix 🏎️
The Graduate Talent Grand Prix is a structured, multi-stage selection process designed to identify the strongest STEM graduates in Italy.

With the opening of our Ferrara office, we are creating a direct bridge between local talent and global opportunities.

High performers are everywhere — and deserve a chance.
Excellence knows no geography. Opportunity often does.
The gap between the two is where inequality lives — and where real alpha hides.

At Fasanara, we focus on identifying overlooked talent and connecting it to capital, technology and a global platform. Because when opportunity catches up with talent, the results are outsized.

This programme is designed to give high-potential graduates direct exposure to a global investment platform through hands-on experience, real projects, and close collaboration with experienced teams.

Overview of the Role

As part of the Software Engineering stream based in our Ferrara office, you will support the development and enhancement of internal technology systems across the business.

You will:

• Contribute to building and improving business-critical applications
• Write clean, structured code in Python and/or Java
• Support debugging, testing and optimisation of systems
• Collaborate on backend systems and, where relevant, frontend components
• Apply strong algorithmic thinking to real-world technical challenges

You may contribute to projects across areas such as Digital Assets, Credit Technology or Quant Trading, depending on team placement and business needs.

You will gain exposure to enterprise-level systems operating within a financial services environment.

Requirements

You must have:

• Right to work in Italy (no visa sponsorship)
• Professional working proficiency in English
• Graduated or graduating by September 2026

Academic background:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related STEM field
• Other STEM degrees will also be considered
• Master’s degree preferred

Skills:

• Programming experience in Python and/or Java
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures and problem solving
• Logical and structured approach to software development
• Interest in enterprise or financial technology environments
• Understanding of financial markets or systems is a plus
• Exposure to frontend or UI development is a plus
• Previous internship or relevant work experience is a plus

Application Process & Timeline

You can apply on LinkedIn, selected university platforms in Emilia-Romagna, or our Careers Page.

Process:

• Application
• Online Python technical assessment
• Video interviews (English and values)
• Final in-person assessment day in Ferrara

Start date: September 2026
Programme duration: 6 months (until March 2027)

Benefits

What is in it for you

• 📅 6-month paid graduate programme (September 2026 – March 2027)
• 💰 €1,000 per month + meal vouchers (buoni pasto)
• 🏢 Full-time, on-site experience in our Ferrara office
• 🌍 Exposure to an international quantitative hedge fund
• 💻 Work on real systems, infrastructure and production-level code
• 🤝 Structured mentorship, training and continuous feedback

At the end of the programme:

• 🚀 Top performers will be offered permanent roles
• 💼 Starting salary of €35,000 + bonus scheme
• 📈 Long-term career progression and access to additional benefits
• 🌐 Exposure to international teams and London HQ