Trade Support Analyst

As a Production/Oversight Controls professional, you will be responsible for working autonomously and collaborating closely with the Trade Support Team in Paris, London, and New York, along with the global Trade & Position Life Cycle Team. Your primary duties will include ensuring Middle Office activities and Oversight Control of outsourced activities on various instruments, ranging from listed instruments to Over-The-Counter derivatives. You will act as the main point of contact for Trade Support topics internally, managing requests from key stakeholders such as Investment Teams, Traders, and external providers in a timely manner. Your role will also involve managing and challenging middle office service providers when necessary, handling queries from internal and external clients mainly across Europe and Asia. You will need to demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines consistently. Identifying structural issues, working on root cause detection, and implementing solutions will be crucial aspects of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will be required to escalate issues to management based on the severity of the problem and communicate proactively within the team. Participation in various projects and initiatives related to Trade Support, both globally and regionally, will be a key part of your role. You will need to provide clear input in meetings that impact Middle Office subjects and drive proposals for process improvements, including automation ideas and efficiency enhancements. In order to excel in this position, you should possess at least 3 years of experience in the Middle Office area with exposure to various financial instruments such as Equity, Fixed Income, FX, Listed, and OTC derivatives. A good understanding of asset classes, workflows, settlements, collateral management, and regulatory requirements is advantageous. Experience as a Subject Matter Expert in projects/initiatives and familiarity with an Outsourced Middle Office model are desirable qualifications. Your personality and skills should reflect excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, client and delivery focus, strong communication and influencing skills, negotiation proficiency, and conflict resolution capabilities. You should be able to take the lead in various topics and meetings, work independently, provide regular feedback, escalate issues appropriately, and maintain a highly organized approach. A drive for continuous improvement, enthusiasm, self-motivation, flexibility, and strong teamwork skills in a global and regional environment are essential for success in this role. Proficiency in Fluent English is required, while knowledge of German or French is considered a plus. Experience in digitalization and automation skills (VBA or RPA), familiarity with Bloomberg, especially Bloomberg AIM, and previous exposure to the Asset Management industry are advantageous. Your ability to adapt to change, challenge the status quo, and contribute to a collaborative work environment will be crucial for fulfilling the responsibilities of this role effectively.,