Operations Risk & Control Analyst (6m FTC)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brokerage and financial technology company is seeking an Operations Risk & Control Analyst for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Slough. The role focuses on supporting operational risk functions, including trade reporting and compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and experience in risk management to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and enhance operational processes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of trade flow from front-to-back.
• Understanding of cash equity, derivatives, and fixed income.
• Proficiency in reconciliations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support for operational risk reporting and global cash/stock reconciliations.
• Preparation of weekly risk reports for senior management.
• Liaison with Finance and Compliance for audit collaboration.

Skills

PowerBI/PowerQuery

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Logical Approach

Creative Solutions

Change Management

Job description

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Operations Risk & Control Analyst (6m FTC), Slough

Company Summary

Built upon innovative technology and talent, BGC Partners is a global brokerage and financial technology company serving financial markets. We deliver trade execution and broker-dealer services, providing flexibility through voice, hybrid, or electronic brokerage options. Our platforms also offer financial technology solutions, market data, and analytics.

Company Values: Act with Integrity - Work with Commitment - Create Opportunity

Team Role and Overview

Team Vision – “Impacting the Future of Operations, One Problem at a time!”

Mission Statement - Focused on operational improvements, creating a central hub of business intelligence, and leading process change with knowledgeable SME’s in operations, providing performance stats and key business insights.

Key Skills Required

• PowerBI/PowerQuery
• Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Logical Approach
• Creative Solutions
• Change Management

Job Responsibilities

Support for 1LOD functions, focusing on operational risk reporting, global cash/stock reconciliations, and compliance with client money requirements for FSA reporting.

Knowledge of Financial Products and Regulations

• Trade flow knowledge from front-to-back
• Knowledge of CASS Rules 6/7
• Understanding of cash equity, derivatives, and fixed income
• Regulatory framework understanding
• Proficiency in reconciliations and reporting

Teamwork and Leadership

• Results-oriented with team collaboration
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team performance oversight
• Workload prioritization and stakeholder management
• Team development and performance reviews

Risk Management and Reporting

• Operational risk awareness and control assessment
• Weekly risk reports for senior management
• Metrics and data preparation for regulatory reporting
• Communication of client money breaches
• Knowledge of RCSA and balance sheet controls

Documentation and Compliance

• Procedure note updates
• Audit collaboration
• Liaison with Finance and Compliance

System and Process Improvement

• Operational projects and process re-engineering
• Continuous process improvement
• Quality assurance of operational processes