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