Middle Office Analyst

Overview

• Support trade lifecycle management within a fast-paced financial environment, ensuring accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Management and Trading teams to address trade-related queries and discrepancies.
• Leverage technology to streamline processes and reduce manual intervention, enhancing scalability.
• Maintain strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks based on risk and urgency.
• Provide direct exposure to senior leadership and opportunities for innovation.
• Contribute to a collaborative environment focused on achieving greater outcomes.
• Ensure data integrity and operational controls throughout the trade lifecycle.
• Adapt to changing priorities and consistently meet tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage accurate trade capture across derivatives and other financial products.
• Monitor risk and position management platforms, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure trades are correctly booked, affirmed, and reflected in risk systems.
• Collaborate with Sales, Trading, and Operations teams for trade allocation and settlement.
• Evaluate and improve existing processes using automation and technology.
• Maintain ownership of the trade lifecycle, ensuring operational controls at each stage.
• Design and implement process improvements for a scalable operating model.
• Ensure P&L accuracy, including intraday flash and T+1 valuation sign-off.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a financial services environment.
• Working knowledge of at least one asset class; derivatives experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Bloomberg Terminal.
• Interest in coding, preferably Python, and process improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of the full trade lifecycle and associated controls.
• Corporate actions knowledge is desirable.