Trading Operations - Crypto - FinTech - Hybrid Working

Black Swan; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm in the UK is looking for an operational support specialist to manage OTC post-trade settlement processes. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in operations and experience with digital assets, particularly in a trading environment. Proficient coding skills in SQL or Python are essential for improving efficiency. This role offers a dynamic working environment focused on financial innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong operations background with hands-on experience in digital assets.
• Experience in crypto exchange, prime brokerage, or trading firm is preferred.
• Ability to code in SQL or Python for efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for OTC post-trade settlement cycle.
• Manage reconciliations and client queries.
• Support treasury activities and monitor risk exposures.

Skills

Operational support knowledge

Experience with digital assets

SQL or Python coding skills

Job description

Responsibilities

The chosen hire will provide day-to-day operational support across the full OTC post‑trade settlement cycle, including reconciliations, break resolution, and timely resolution of client queries in collaboration with internal teams and the front office. It also supports treasury activities through inventory management for OTC and exchange trading, monitoring FX and other risk exposures, and active balance sheet management.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a strong operations background and hands‑on experience with digital assets, ideally from a crypto exchange, prime brokerage, or trading firm. Candidates with a mix of TradFi and DeFi will be at a big advantage.

Given the firm’s technical focus, those applying must have some degree of coding skills in either SQL or Python to enhance process efficiency and automation.