Trade Operations Analyst 2

Schroders; Horsham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Schroders in Horsham is seeking a detail‑driven Trade Processing specialist to help ensure timely and accurate booking of equity and fixed income trades, with proactive handling of issues and settlements. You’ll work in a fast‑paced environment under tight deadlines, collaborating with global internal teams and external counterparties, while developing your analytical and problem‑solving skills.

You will be flexible, curious and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple settlements and

Qualifications

• Experience in a trade confirmation/settlement team focusing on equity, fixed income and unit trust asset classes.
• Understanding of multi-asset trade booking and support.
• Numeracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and work on own initiative.
• Pro-active and forward thinking in communications with others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equity and FI trades are matched and settled on time; escalate issues as needed.
• Initiate manual payments for trade settlement when required.
• Verify and release Swift settlement instructions using Swift interface and Custodians.
• Ensure bookings comply with internal and external requirements.
• Review daily/monthly CSDR Settlement Discipline Rule reports.
• Conduct daily reconciliation of SWX trades and related settlements.
• Produce weekly/monthly reporting of Adonis controls and unsettled trades.
• Manage client and stakeholder queries; liaise with partners to clarify settlement issues.
• Apply department controls to minimise risks and improve service quality.
• Collaborate to foster a positive and supportive team environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Strong communication

Team player

Adaptability

Proactive problem solving

Time management

Initiative

Job description

Who we're looking for

You would be joining our Trade Processing team to help ensure the timely and accurate booking of transactions and to ensure any issues or fails are pro-actively dealt with and resolved.

It's a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on meeting tight deadlines, and we continually strive to find ways to innovate and become better at what we do.

You will be flexible, creative and curious enough to take on a challenge, rather than tick off set tasks on a to-do list.

About Us

Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.

Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.

The base

At Schroders, we're known for doing things differently. That's why we’re building a home for the ambitious in Horsham, West Sussex. You’ll get the all the benefits of being part of a world-leading FTSE 100 company. But you’ll also get the support of being part of a genuine local community. If you’re looking for opportunities that match your ambitions, you’ll find them right here in Horsham.

What you'll do

• Ensure Equity and FI trades you are responsible for are matched and settled on time, following up and escalating issues as appropriate
• Initiating manual payments for trade settlement where necessary
• Verifying and releasing Swift settlement instructions using Swift interface and Custodians
• Ensuring that all securities bookings comply with internal and external requirements
• Daily/monthly review of CSDR - Settlement Discipline Rule Fine Reports
• Daily transactions reporting reconciliation of Swiss Stock Exchange (SWX) trades.
• Weekly/monthly reporting of facts, figures, Adonis controls & unsettled trade reporting
• Managing client and stakeholder queries pro-actively, liaising with external and internal partners to clarify settlement issues with particular focus on quality and timeliness of communication
• Utilising department controls and procedures honestly and effectively, taking steps to call out and minimise any risks
• Suggesting, exploring and helping to implement ideas to save time and cost, reduce risk and improve service quality
• Collaborating with others to help build a positive and supportive working environment

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

• Previous experience gained within a trade confirmation/settlement team focussing on equity, fixed income and unit trust asset classes
• An understanding of multi asset classes in terms of trade booking/support.
• Strong aptitudes for numeracy and attention to detail in a fast paced office environment
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and work on your own initiative
• An innovative approach to problem solving and analysis
• Pro-active and forward thinking in communications with others
• Good at analysing and solving problem with a strong handle on operational risk
• Effective in managing your own time with ability to prioritise tasks appropriately
• Open to feedback, receptive to change, challenges status quo and continually looks out for team and self improvement opportunities
• Take a wider interest in other activities on the team and business, offering support wherever possible
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• A strong team player able to develop and manage strong working relationships with global internal departments and external counterparties
• Able to adapt to changes quickly and be an advocator of an innovative culture within the team.

We Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are

Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.