Trade and Transaction Analyst, NCT

• FIC Middle Office provides Trade Services coverage to the Business across UK and EMEA region and the team covers a vast range of operational services and platforms to cover both daily BAU ("Run the Bank") as well as transformation initiatives ("Change the Bank").
• You will be responsible to ensure continued service delivery and offer a robust environment by providing trade capture, trade allocation, controls and validation coverage on T0.
• The role will require you to engage with the Sales & Trading Desk, Business Finance, Setts teams and Technology to ensure all the trades executed by the desk are taken into risk and back-office workflows. Also, ensure trades are feeding Front-To-Back and gets allocated with the client for matching purpose & settlements.

Your key responsibilities
• Responsible for the middle office process deliverables and management of the daily trade capture, trade allocations and control activities in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the daily trade monitoring, verification process between the front office systems and operations systems including but not limited to the investigation, escalation and resolution of the exceptions
• Prioritize daily workload to maximize productivity utilizing time management and organizational skills
• Provide exceptional client services with accurate and timely trade allocation and pre-confirmations
• Identify and control risk to prevent operational risks and avoid financial losses and reputational company impact.
• Develop and implement improvements to systems and processes in support of client requirements and the business' strategic objectives
• Produce and Manage MIS and control reports for processes and projects.
• Adherence to DB risk and control standards and procedures and ensuring that there are no lapses or gaps.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to all activities and create the environment for others to emulate this behavior.

Your skills and experience

• Minimum of 2-4 years experience in derivatives or related products.
• Must have complete understanding of financial/ capital markets and trade lifecycle.
• In-depth experience with equity products and global markets, including rules and regulations familiarity preferred
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with middle office members, front office, clients, and key organizational functions
• Excellent communication skills: fluency in English required. Individual should have been in a role that required daily and extensive communication directly with FO Sales & Marketing groups
• Relentless and versatile learner with an aptitude for assimilating new industry, company, product or technical knowledge
• Highly organized with ability to manage competing priorities
• Demonstrated, consistent professional presence with the ability to adapt to evolving needs and situations.
• Proficient PC skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to multi-task and work with independency, intelligence and team player
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with tight deadlines