Graduate Operations / Middle Office Analyst

Lorien; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Lorien seeks a Graduate Operations / Middle Office Analyst for a 6-month contract in Glasgow. You will support middle office activities, monitor trade lifecycles, and resolve reconciliation breaks in a fast-paced markets environment.

Ideal candidates have completed internships in financial services, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication with stakeholders. This role offers hybrid Glasgow work arrangement and exposure across operations, markets and risk functions.

Qualifications

• Degree educated (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business or similar)
• Prior internship or placement experience within an investment bank, asset manager, fund administrator, custodian bank or financial services firm
• Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Supporting day-to-day middle office and operational activities
• Trade lifecycle monitoring and exception management
• Investigating and resolving reconciliation breaks
• Working closely with Front Office, Risk, Operations and external counterparties
• Assisting with reporting, data analysis and process improvement initiatives
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring adherence to controls

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Finance

Economics

Mathematics

Business

Job description

Graduate Operations / Middle Office Analyst (6-Month Contract) Investment Banking |

Glasgow/Hybrid

We are seeking a motivated Graduate Analyst for a 6-month contract opportunity with a leading investment banking client. This role would suit an individual who has completed a relevant internship within financial services, investment banking, asset management, or a fund administration environment and is looking to build on their experience within a fast-paced markets operation.

The successful candidate will have previous exposure to Middle Office, Trade Support, Investment Operations, Fund Administration, Settlements, Reconciliations, Client Services, or a similar operational function. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to work with large volumes of data are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting day-to-day middle office and operational activities
• Trade lifecycle monitoring and exception management
• Investigating and resolving reconciliation breaks
• Working closely with Front Office, Risk, Operations and external counterparties
• Assisting with reporting, data analysis and process improvement initiatives
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring adherence to controls

Requirements:

• Degree educated (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business or similar)
• Prior internship or placement experience within an investment bank, asset manager, fund administrator, custodian bank or financial services firm
• Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate seeking hands-on experience within a leading investment banking environment and offers exposure across operations, markets and risk functions.