Middle Office Trade Support Assistant

Robert Walters Direct Sourcing EMEA; London; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a detail-oriented Middle Office Trade Support Assistant to join a leading financial institution's Global Credit Trading team. This role offers a unique chance to immerse yourself in a dynamic environment, supporting bespoke financial products while honing your skills in trade support and finance operations. You will be actively engaged in transaction booking, reconciliation, and process improvements, all while collaborating with various internal teams. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are eager to contribute to operational excellence, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking firm that values accuracy and teamwork, and take the next step in your career.

Qualifications

• Experience in trade support or finance operations is preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Capture and reconcile transactions in Risk Management Systems.
• Communicate effectively with support teams to resolve queries.
• Participate in strategic initiatives to improve processes.

Skills

Trade Support Experience

Finance Operations Support

MS Office (Excel)

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Time Management

Team Player

Job description

Middle Office Trade Support Assistant - JP Morgan - London - Contract - PAYE - Hybrid

We are seeking a Middle Office Trade Support Assistant to join JP Morgan's Global Credit Trading Middle Office team in London on an initial 4 months contract to provide support to a wide range of bespoke products, including Credit Linked Notes, Total Return Swaps, etc. Ideally, we would like candidates with Middle Office Trade support experience but will consider candidates with any trading, finance operations support function experience.

Role Description

We are seeking an analytical, team player who will be actively involved in all aspects of the group's operational responsibilities including booking transactions, performing intraday reconciliation, and validating end of day positions. Additional responsibilities include liaising with various internal and external teams, including the Front Office, Technology, Finance, QR, etc. The ideal candidate will be challenged with the fast-paced environment while maintaining adequate controls within the daily workflow processes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Captures, timely and accurately, all transactions in the Risk Management Systems.
• Completes intraday / end-of-day processes including completeness and reconciliation checks to ensure capture of new trading activity and general book management has been processed accurately.
• Works closely with Operations functions and infrastructure groups to support various queries.
• Ensures all controls are diligently performed, completed, and signed-off on a timely basis.
• Communicates, clearly and concisely, with all support teams to ensure the timely and efficient resolution of queries.
• Participates and contributes to the various strategic initiatives; keeps improving and evolving processes and business architecture.
• Builds an in-depth understanding of all trading structures from both a financial and operational perspective.

Minimum Requirements

• Ideally some experience in trade support or finance operations support function.
• Excellent MS Office skills, specifically Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills required to meet critical deadlines and prioritize.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining controls over processes.
• Strong team player.
• Willing to dive into the details and understand how processes work.
• High level of motivation and a commitment to ensure accuracy of deliverables.

*Please note that this role will be working on a hybrid model of 3 days minimum office-based and up to 2 days wfh. You'll require your own device when wfh.*

We are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodations because of disability or health condition, please email: gscemeaedi @ robertwalters.com. This position is being sourced through our Outsourcing service line.