Operations Business Analyst

Adecco; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment solutions company is seeking an experienced operational professional for a role focusing on clearing and trade processing within the Exchange Traded Derivatives team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Global Markets, with knowledge of Futures and Options being highly advantageous. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft tools are essential for success in this position. Initially, the role requires on-site presence in Chester, with a potential shift towards flexible arrangements post-training.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in an operational role within a Global Markets business.
• Knowledge of Futures and Options is highly advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with ability to manage relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for clearing and trade processing activities.
• Address and resolve exceptions raised by stakeholders promptly.
• Process transactions on EMEA exchanges using vendor middleware tools.

Skills

Operational experience in Global Markets

Knowledge of Futures and Options

Strong communication skills

Process improvement

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Familiarity with FIS products

Understanding of regulatory changes

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

FIS Trade Clear

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide support for clearing and trade processing activities within the Exchange Traded Derivatives team.
• Address and resolve exceptions raised by internal stakeholders promptly.
• Process transactions on EMEA exchanges using vendor middleware tools and Exchange interfaces.
• Manage exception handling, static data maintenance, and oversee trade lifecycle events, including position transfers and open interest management.
• Facilitate the physical delivery of Fixed Income, Equity, and Commodity products.
• Assist in the execution of ongoing upgrades and testing related to Exchange, Regulatory, or strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to the generation and analysis of daily, weekly, and monthly performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Regulatory reporting teams to analyse and resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in an operational role within a Global Markets business.
• Knowledge of Futures and Options is highly advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build and manage relationships with peers and senior management.
• Proven ability to identify and implement solutions for process improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with the FIS suite of products (e.g., GMI, FIS Trade Clear) is beneficial.
• Ability to understand and adapt to regulatory and industry changes, including EMIR, Client Assets, and MiFID.

Location

For the first 3 months you will be required to work from the clients Chester office 5 days a week. This will later become relaxed once you are fully onboard with the role.

Working hours

Shift pattern between 07:00 - 19:00 (required to work the third Friday of the month 16:00 - 00:00 or Saturday of the month 08:00 until workload is completed)

Apply / Notes

If you feel that this is a role that would suit you then please apply today.

If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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