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Operations & Trade Support Specialist

Job description

Role Purpose

The Trading Back Office Analyst ensures smooth post-trade operations by managing confirmations, settlements, reconciliations, and reporting. This role supports front-office trading activities by maintaining accurate records, mitigating operational risks, and ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Trade Processing & Settlement

    • Validate and confirm trades across multiple asset classes (e.g., commodities, FX, derivatives, equities).

    • Ensure timely and accurate settlement of transactions with counterparties.

    • Monitor and resolve discrepancies between trade bookings and confirmations.

  • Reconciliation & Reporting

    • Perform daily reconciliations of positions, cash, and collateral.

    • Investigate breaks and discrepancies, ensuring resolution in a timely manner.

    • Prepare and deliver operational and regulatory reports.

  • Risk & Compliance

    • Ensure adherence to internal controls, compliance standards, and regulatory requirements.

    • Support audits and regulatory inspections with accurate documentation.

    • Identify operational risks and propose process improvements.

  • Operational Support

    • Collaborate with front-office traders, risk managers, and finance teams to ensure seamless trade lifecycle management.

    • Provide support for system enhancements and testing.

    • Assist in implementing automation and efficiency improvements in back-office processes.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.

  • Experience: 2-5 years in back-office operations, trade support, or financial services.

  • Skills:

    • Strong understanding of trade lifecycle and settlement processes.

    • Familiarity with financial instruments and market operations.

    • Proficiency in Excel and exposure to trading/settlement systems.

    • Analytical mindset with attention to detail.

    • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Personal Attributes

  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

  • Proactive in identifying and resolving issues.

  • Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills.