FX Operations Specialist

BME | Bolsas y Mercados Españoles; Madrid; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SIX in Madrid is seeking an Operations and Quality Specialist to oversee FX trading and settlement platforms, driving process and quality improvements across the operation.

You will participate in testing with IT and development teams, validate new functionalities, and help reduce operational risks while ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulations. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in financial markets operations or post-trade environments.
• Experience in a QA or operations role with testing/UAT in financial systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to coordinate across teams.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and a collaborative mindset.
• Business English and Spanish proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of FX trading and settlement platforms to ensure stability and efficiency.
• Participate in testing environments with IT to validate releases and fixes before production.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulations; prepare reports for supervisory bodies.
• Support onboarding and activity of new clients from an operational perspective.

Skills

Financial ops

Quality assurance

UAT testing

Job description

Are you passionate about continuous improvement and quality in financial environments?

SIX has recently launched an innovative project to transform the way financial entities operate in Forex Markets. Join our team as an Operations and Quality Specialist and help ensure that our products and services meet the highest standards. In this role, you will oversee the daily operations of our Forex Trading and Settlement platforms, ensuring stability and efficiency while driving process and quality improvements.

You will actively participate in testing environments, collaborate with IT and development teams to validate new functionalities, and lead initiatives to optimize workflows and reduce operational risks. If you have experience in financial markets operations, strong analytical skills, and a proactive mindset focused on excellence, this position is for you.

Interested in joining a dynamic team and contributing to the evolution of our platforms?

What You Will Do

• Oversee the daily functioning and monitor operations of both the FX trading and settlement platforms, ensuring stability, efficiency, and accuracy in all processes, and identifying opportunities for process optimization and workflow automation.
• Participate actively in the testing environments of both platforms, collaborating with IT teams to validate new releases, functionalities, and fixes before production deployment.
• Ensure that all operational activities comply with internal procedures and applicable regulations, contributing to the preparation of reports and updates required by supervisory bodies regarding system performance and key operational indicators.
• Support and supervise the onboarding and activity of new clients from an operational standpoint

What You Bring

• At least 2 years of experience in financial markets operations or post-trade environments.
• Experience in a quality assurance or operations role, including testing or UAT ("User Acceptance Testing") processes within financial systems is highly valued.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication skills, and ability to coordinate across multiple teams.
• Proactive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to work in a small, collaborative team.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in business English and Spanish.