Middle Office Operations ETD

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE: 

Core Responsibilities: The Analyst – Middle Office Operations (Contractor) will be responsible for hands-on execution of core post-trade operational processes across the Exchange Traded Derivatives asset class. The role involves performing reconciliations, investigating breaks, validating trade data, and ensuring timely settlement and confirmation of trades.  

Responsibilities:  

Operational Execution 

• Perform daily reconciliations and exception management across the listed futures and options asset classes 

• Investigate and resolve trade, position and cash breaks with accuracy and urgency 

• Carry out daily/weekly/monthly processes such as clearing broker billing and various ad hoc tasks 

• Contribute to process documentation and ensure adherence to firm policies and controls. 

Control and Process Enhancement 

• Support the identification and implementation of workflow improvements 

• Maintain a strong control focus and escalate exceptions appropriately 

• Participate in user testing and process automation initiatives 

Stakeholder Interaction 

• Liaise with global Operations, Technology and Trade Support teams to resolve operational issues. 

• Communicate clearly and regularly with management on progress and operational risks. 

• Ensure smooth coordination with internal stakeholders including Risk, Finance and Treasury

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND 

Essential  

• 2-4 years of hands-on experience performing middle office or trade support functions 

• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle, reconciliations and break management 

• Good understanding of listed futures and options including knowledge of both equity and fixed income contract nuances  

• Hands on experience in performing reconciliation processes  

• Good Excel and analytical skills, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness 

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a global environment 

 Desirable  

• Familiarity with trade capture and reconciliation systems such as Gresham or Murex 

• Involvement in automation or data improvement projects.  

• Advanced Excel 

• Prior experience in a hedge fund or asset management firm 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 

• Detail-focused, control-minded and execution-driven. 

• Proactive and hands-on with strong communication skills. 

• Collaborative and dependable team contributor 

• Adaptable and comfortable in a dynamic, global environment 

• Excellent written and spoken business English