Middle Office Analyst

Overview

• Support trade lifecycle management in a dynamic financial setting, ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address trade-related queries and discrepancies effectively.
• Leverage technology to streamline processes, enhancing scalability and reducing manual intervention.
• Gain exposure to senior leadership and contribute to innovative financial strategies.
• Maintain strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks based on risk and urgency.
• Adapt to evolving priorities and consistently meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure data integrity and operational controls throughout the trade lifecycle.
• Contribute to a collaborative environment focused on achieving impactful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage accurate trade capture across derivatives and other financial products, ensuring precision.
• Monitor risk and position management platforms, resolving discrepancies proactively.
• 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 advancements.
• 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 is required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a financial services environment; 3 years preferred.
• Working knowledge of at least one asset class; derivatives experience is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Bloomberg Terminal are essential.
• Interest in coding, preferably Python, and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively.
• Understanding of the full trade lifecycle and associated operational controls.
• Knowledge of corporate actions is desirable but not mandatory.