Graduate Operations/Middle Office Analyst

Lorien; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Lorien is seeking a motivated Graduate Analyst for a 6-month contract in Investment Banking, based in Glasgow with hybrid working arrangements.

The role targets individuals who have completed a relevant internship within financial services and want to build experience in fast-paced markets operations, including Middle Office, Trade Support, and Settlements.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business or similar.
• 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 life cycle 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

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Data analysis

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 life cycle 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.