Middle Office Analyst – Bonds

Market Securities; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Market Securities, an independent international broker-dealer, is seeking a Middle Office Analyst – Bonds to join our Dubai Operations Hub. You will support post-trade lifecycle for Fixed Income, monitor trade capture, confirmations, and settlement, and liaise with traders, brokers, custodians and clearing agents.

The role emphasizes accuracy, strong analytical ability, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with Euroclear/Clearstream.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in middle office, trade support, operations or settlements.
• Experience in broker-dealer, investment bank, asset manager or custodian.
• Knowledge of Fixed Income settlement processes.
• Familiarity with Euroclear and/or Clearstream is desirable.
• Corporate actions (coupon processing) experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Interest in AI tools and their Operations applications.
• Fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Support the post-trade lifecycle for Fixed Income products.
• Monitor trade capture, confirmations and settlement.
• Manage settlements across government/corporate SSA and emerging markets via Euroclear, Clearstream and domestic markets.
• Investigate and resolve settlement breaks and unmatched trades.
• Liaise daily with traders, brokers, counterparties, custodians and clearing agents.
• Perform reconciliations and support accurate P&L reporting.
• Maintain strong operational controls and raise risks where appropriate.
• Contribute to high settlement rates and excellent client service.

Skills

Middle Office experience

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Interest in AI tools

Tools

Euroclear

Clearstream

Job description

Middle Office Analyst – Bonds

About Market Securities

Market Securities is an independent international broker-dealer providing execution and liquidity solutions across Fixed Income, Equities, Derivatives and Structured Products.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Middle Office Analyst – Bonds to join our Operations Hub in Dubai.

You will play a key role in supporting our Fixed Income business by ensuring the smooth processing of trades from execution through settlement while maintaining the highest operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the post-trade lifecycle for Fixed Income products.
• Monitor trade capture, confirmations and settlement.
• Manage settlements across Government Bonds, Corporate Bonds, SSA and Emerging Markets through Euroclear, Clearstream and domestic markets.
• Investigate and resolve settlement breaks and unmatched trades.
• Liaise daily with traders, brokers, counterparties, custodians and clearing agents.
• Perform reconciliations and support accurate P&L reporting.
• Maintain strong operational controls and raise risks where appropriate.
• Contribute to high settlement rates and excellent client service.

What we're looking for

• 2–5 years' experience in Middle Office, Trade Support, Operations or Settlements.
• Experience within a broker-dealer, investment bank, asset manager, custodian or clearing firm.
• Knowledge of Fixed Income settlement processes.
• Familiarity with Euroclear and/or Clearstream is highly desirable.
• Corporate Actions (Coupon Processing) experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Interest in AI tools and their application within Operations.
• Fluent English.

Why join us?

• Join a growing international financial institution.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative Operations team.
• Gain exposure to international Fixed Income markets.
• Opportunity to develop within a fast-growing global organisation.