Junior Post-Trade Operations Analyst (ETD/Cleared OTC)

Pontoon Solutions; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Pontoon Solutions is supporting a banking client in Chester by hiring a Junior Associate to join the ETD Operations team. The role begins with office-based training in Chester and transitions to a hybrid work arrangement, supporting post-trade activities for listed derivatives and cleared OTC products.

Join a global markets environment with exposure to reconciliations, regulatory reporting, and control frameworks, while collaborating with Front Office, Middle Office, and Compliance teams to

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and a solid control mindset.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across teams and regions.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review reconciliations between Bank systems and CCPs.
• Investigate position, cash, and trade discrepancies.
• Ensure the accuracy of non-financial regulatory reports.
• Maintain a strong focus on operational risk management and control effectiveness.
• Partner effectively with Front Office, Middle Office, Technology, Finance, Risk, and Compliance teams.
• Engage with exchanges, CCPs, and vendors as necessary.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Ownership & accountability

Stakeholder relationship building

Job description

Pontoon Solutions is supporting a banking client in Chester by hiring a Junior Associate to join the ETD Operations team. The role begins with office-based training in Chester and transitions to a hybrid work arrangement, supporting post-trade activities for listed derivatives and cleared OTC products.

Join a global markets environment with exposure to reconciliations, regulatory reporting, and control frameworks, while collaborating with Front Office, Middle Office, and Compliance teams to