Ref: MY47389
Trade Operation Associate
| Sector | Finance(Banking/Securities/Insurance) |
|---|---|
| Type | Full-time, Temp/Contract/Project |
| Location | London |
| Salary (Annual) | £35,000 - 45,000 / Year |
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior settlement professional to take the next step in their career, gaining greater responsibility and ownership across all trade settlement activities.
The ideal candidate should have 2+ years' experience in middle/back office within a securities broker or asset management environment, but candidates with sales administration or accounting experience who can demonstrate strong transferable skills and the right mindset are welcome.
Ref: MY47389
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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
● (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner, YMS visa, Graduate visa
● (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship
WORK TYPE: hybrid
VISA SUPPORT: may consider switching sponsorship for suitable candidates
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TYPE: 6-month contract – strong possibility to be permanent depending on performance
WORKING HOURS: Morning shift work is required on a rotation (Summer time from 7am, Winter time from 6am) Can work from home and come to office later on for the morning shift days
SALARY: 35K to 45K level – other salary range could be negotiable
START: ASAP
LOCATION: London city
Trade Operation Associate Main Responsibilities:
● Manage both pre- and post-trade processing for Equities and MTN.
● Work closely with custodians to resolve and escalate settlement-related queries
● Liaise with counterparties and prime brokers regarding unconfirmed or unsettled trades, escalating issues where necessary to ensure timely settlement
● Complete daily reconciliations and end-of-day (EOD) checklist
● Cross-train and support team members
● Escalate urgent issues to the Group Head of Trade Operations
● Build and maintain strong working relationships with Front Office, Risk, Compliance, Accounting and overseas offices
● Assist with audits, regulatory filings, and operational due diligence processes
● Manage the account opening process for securities with clients and their prime brokers
● Maintain operational manuals to audit standard
● Provide cover for other team members during holidays or rotations
● Support ad hoc projects, e.g. System migrations/upgrades, SWIFT CSP attestation
Trade Operation Associate Ideal Candidate:
● 2+ years' experience in middle/back office within a securities broker or asset management environment is advantageous, but strong administrative skillset holder in sales operation or accounting are also welcome
● Strong understanding of the trade life cycle, settlement processes and reconciliation (cash and positions)
● Knowledge of market regulations and settlement procedures
● Exceptional attention to detail, reliability and ownership of deliverables
● Comfortable managing relationships with multiple counterparties
● Strong written and verbal communication skills
● Ability to work accurately under pressure
● Working knowledge of SWIFT, CTM and Alert
● Basic knowledge of Japanese (written, reading and spoken) would be beneficial
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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
● (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner, YMS visa, Graduate visa
● (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship
WORK TYPE: hybrid
VISA SUPPORT: may consider switching sponsorship for suitable candidates
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TYPE: 6-month contract – strong possibility to be permanent depending on performance
WORKING HOURS: Morning shift work is required on a rotation (Summer time from 7am, Winter time from 6am) Can work from home and come to office later on for the morning shift days
SALARY: 35K to 45K level – other salary range could be negotiable
START: ASAP
LOCATION: London city
Trade Operation Associate Main Responsibilities:
● Manage both pre- and post-trade processing for Equities and MTN.
● Work closely with custodians to resolve and escalate settlement-related queries
● Liaise with counterparties and prime brokers regarding unconfirmed or unsettled trades, escalating issues where necessary to ensure timely settlement
● Complete daily reconciliations and end-of-day (EOD) checklist
● Cross-train and support team members
● Escalate urgent issues to the Group Head of Trade Operations
● Build and maintain strong working relationships with Front Office, Risk, Compliance, Accounting and overseas offices
● Assist with audits, regulatory filings, and operational due diligence processes
● Manage the account opening process for securities with clients and their prime brokers
● Maintain operational manuals to audit standard
● Provide cover for other team members during holidays or rotations
● Support ad hoc projects, e.g. System migrations/upgrades, SWIFT CSP attestation
Trade Operation Associate Ideal Candidate:
● 2+ years' experience in middle/back office within a securities broker or asset management environment is advantageous, but strong administrative skillset holder in sales operation or accounting are also welcome
● Strong understanding of the trade life cycle, settlement processes and reconciliation (cash and positions)
● Knowledge of market regulations and settlement procedures
● Exceptional attention to detail, reliability and ownership of deliverables
● Comfortable managing relationships with multiple counterparties
● Strong written and verbal communication skills
● Ability to work accurately under pressure
● Working knowledge of SWIFT, CTM and Alert
● Basic knowledge of Japanese (written, reading and spoken) would be beneficial
Updated: 3 hours ago
Ref: MY47389