Middle Office Analyst

Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Middle Office Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in public markets operations, providing essential support and contributing to the enhancement of processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with trading desks and third-party service providers. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive culture, this position promises a rewarding career path. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to building a secure financial future for its members and making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

High quality pension scheme

Enhanced occupational sickness pay

Financial contributions for personal development

Private healthcare

Discounted gym membership

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Volunteer Days

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in public markets operations and investment products is essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support trading operations and ensure smooth middle office processes.
• Liaise with third-party providers and trading desks for core services.

Skills

Business/Operational experience

Problem solving

Ability to work independently

Awareness of investment products

Buy side or Outsourced Oversight experience

Experience of Bloomberg AIM

Job description

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

About the role

In your role as Middle Office Analyst you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to provide exposure to our end-to-end process of Public Markets Operations working closely with the front office teams and support areas in performing day to day tasks & delivering business readiness for new initiatives impacting the Operations team.

The role is within the Public Markets – Middle Office team and is responsible for the day-to-day core trading support of the scheme & all aspects of a Middle Office function. The scheme invests in a broad range of assets and a flexible can-do attitude is required.

What you will be doing

As a trusted part of the Operations you will be responsible for:

• Performing trade/OTC support duties on all aspects of public markets assets
• Liaising with the Third-party providers for core middle office services (JP Morgan) & clearing brokers
• Interacting with trading desks to ensure a smooth middle office support model
• Identifying & delivering improvements to day-to-day processes
• Building strong relationships with USS colleagues
• Developing close working relationships with third party service partners & trading desks
• Looking for training opportunities to enhance skills
• Improving personal skill matrix score each year

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, but if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Business/ Operational experience of working with a range of assets & awareness of investment products
• Buy side or Outsourced Oversight experience preferred
• Experience of Bloomberg AIM an advantage
• Problem solving with independent thought
• Ability to work independently

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team.

Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!

How we will reward you

• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
• Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

• Integrity

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit https://www.uss.co.uk.

USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting [e-mail].