Specialist, FX Operations (Fixed Term Contract)

UNAVAILABLE; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading firm in the City of London is seeking an individual to provide operational support for FX activities. The role involves monitoring positions, verifying trade flows, and ensuring accurate settlements. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and proficiency in Excel. This is a fixed-term contract with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Organized and communicative individual.
• Numerically skilled with strong analytical abilities.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor FX positions and cash balances for clients.
• Match trades and verify trade flow in internal systems.
• Ensure accurate swap adjustments.
• Reconcile balances with Prime Brokers.
• Investigate discrepancies in FX positions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Quick learner

Organized

Numerically skilled

Effective communicator

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Connecting clients to markets – and talent to opportunity.

With 4,500+ employees and over 300,000 commercial, institutional, payments, and retail clients, we operate from more than 70 offices spread across six continents. As a Fortune 100, Nasdaq‑listed provider, we connect clients to the global markets – focusing on innovation, human connection, and providing world‑class products and services to all types of investors.

Whether you want to forge a career connecting our retail clients to potential trading opportunities, or ingrain yourself in the world of institutional investing, StoneX Group is made up of four business segments that offer endless potential for progression and growth.

Corporate: Engage in a deep variety of business‑critical activities that keep our company running efficiently. From strategic marketing and financial management to human resources and operational oversight, you’ll have the opportunity to optimise processes and implement game‑changing policies.

Position Purpose:

To provide operational support for FX activities, ensuring smooth trade flow, accurate settlements, and effective communication with clients and Prime Brokers.

Responsibilities

Primary duties will include:

• Monitor FX positions and cash balances for Prime Brokers and clients.
• Match trades and verify trade flow in internal systems.
• Ensure timely and accurate swap adjustments.
• Check FX swaps (O/N, T/N, S/N).
• Monitor daily balances and reconcile against Prime Brokers and clients.
• Send daily netting figures to stakeholders.
• Investigate discrepancies in FX positions or cash balances.
• Reconcile Excel cash sheets with internal systems.
• Prepare and verify client/PB payments post-netting.
• Confirm banking transactions match internal records.
• Liaise with treasury on payment issues.
• Book FX Spot and Swaps for internal desks.
• Reconcile and sign off PB balances daily.
• Notify Front Office of late/missed settlements.

Qualifications

To land this role you will need:

• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook
• Quick learner with new systems
• Organised and communicative
• Numerically skilled
• Able to work independently and in teams
• Product knowledge (preferred): FX, Spot, Swaps, Forwards, NDFs, Options

Working environment:

• Hybrid
• Fixed Term Contract 6 months