STP Operations Analyst

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an STP Operations Analyst in London. This role involves operational support for order management, trade booking, and regulatory reporting, ensuring smooth processes across various trading systems. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of FIX protocol and financial products, along with excellent SQL skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency of trading operations in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about finance and technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial products including Rates, FX, and Fixed Income.
• Experience supporting trading floors and familiarity with front office systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for order management and trade processes.
• Monitor application performance for key post-trade systems.

Skills

FIX protocol knowledge

Financial Products knowledge

SQL skills

Windows networking

TCP/IP knowledge

Experience with electronic trading platforms

Understanding of WAN/LAN technologies

Post Trade systems experience

Tools

MarkitWire

RTNS

VCON

ICELink

IDT

Traiana

Job description

Job Description

Tradition is the interdealer broking arm of Compagnie Financière Tradition and one of the world's largest interdealer brokers in over-the-counter financial and commodity-related products. CFT is represented in over 28 countries, employing over 2,500 people.

Tradition’s goal is to provide superior client services. It believes its business success is a direct reflection of its employees and recruits. As such, teamwork, creativity, reliability, and integrity are core components of its work ethic, which has been maintained since its founding in 1959.

Tradition is seeking to appoint an STP Operations Analyst based in London.

Main responsibilities:

1. Operational support for order management, trade booking, affirmation, confirmation, reporting, clearing, and settlement processes.
2. Operational support for Regulatory Reporting (Transaction Reporting, Pre & Post Trade Transparency, Commodity Position Reporting, SFTR, SEF, etc.).
3. Support of all Rates, Fixed Income, and Post Trade Systems supporting the flow across venues like Trad-X EU MTF, TRAD-X UK MTF, UK OTF (TCDS), and TSAF OTF.
4. Monitoring application performance for key Post Trade systems used by Rates, Credit, FX, and Bond trading desks.
5. Conduct testing with internal and external clients.
6. Provide support desk coverage during assigned hours.
7. Address and resolve 1st and 2nd line Post Trade System issues.
8. Collaborate with project teams and 3rd line support as needed.
9. Investigate long-term issues and communicate findings.
10. Manage supplier and client relations.
11. Ensure controls related to policies, processes, and procedures are maintained.
12. Perform any other duties reasonably assigned.

Key skills and experience:

1. Strong FIX protocol knowledge.
2. Understanding of Financial Products, including Rates, FX, and Fixed Income.
3. Familiarity with Front Office Systems and workflows for these products.
4. Experience with Post Trade systems such as MarkitWire, RTNS, VCON, ICELink, IDT, and Traiana.
5. Excellent SQL skills.
6. Knowledge of Windows networking and TCP/IP.
7. Understanding of WAN/LAN technologies.
8. Experience with electronic trading platforms and OTC financial markets technology.
9. Previous experience supporting trading floors directly.

Note: Tradition does not accept agency CVs. Please do not forward CVs to employees or the Talent team. We are not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes. The Talent team will contact trusted agents when necessary.

Due to high application volume, only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear within 14 days, your application was unsuccessful.

We are an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and merit in employment decisions.

By applying, you agree that we may retain your details for 6 months and contact you about future opportunities within the Tradition Group.