Trading Operations Specialist

Orla Rose Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaboration with senior management

Career progression opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

A highly respected financial services organization in Greater London is seeking an Operations Senior Executive to manage trading platforms, support client onboarding, and ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate should have over 2 years of experience in Margin FX and/or Digital Assets, a strong understanding of trading systems, and excellent problem-solving skills. This role offers opportunities for career progression into Team Lead or Operations Manager positions within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Margin FX and/or Digital Assets.
• Strong understanding of operational workflows in trading.
• Proficiency with trading systems and technical onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain trading platforms.
• Support technical onboarding and product launches.
• Conduct end-to-end trade investigations.

Skills

Experience in Margin FX

Experience in Digital Assets

Understanding of trading systems

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Tools

MT4/MT5

PrimeXM

FIX Protocol

Job description

We are working with a highly respected financial services organisation seeking an experienced Operations Senior Executive to join their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong operations professional with experience in Margin FX and/or Digital Assets who thrives in a fast-paced trading environment and enjoys mentoring others while driving operational excellence.

The Role

You will play a key role in managing and supporting institutional trading platforms, overseeing client onboarding through to live trading, and ensuring a seamless client experience.

Acting as a subject matter expert, you will support colleagues, liaise with technology partners, and take ownership of complex trading investigations and operational processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain trading platforms including MT4/MT5, PrimeXM, and proprietary systems
• Support technical onboarding, UAT testing, and product launches
• Monitor daily trading activity and proactively resolve issues
• Conduct end-to-end trade investigations and reconciliations
• Act as escalation point for trading, risk, and messaging issues
• Provide support to front-office teams and senior stakeholders
• Ensure all operational SLAs are met and queries handled professionally
• Mentor and coach junior team members, maintaining high quality standards
• Support compliance, governance and risk procedures

About You

• 2+ years’ experience within Margin FX and/or Digital Assets
• Strong understanding of trading systems and operational workflows
• Experience with FIX Protocol and trading hubs
• Excellent problem-solving skills and high attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management ability
• Passionate about delivering an exceptional client experience
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work closely with senior management and trading teams
• Clear progression into Team Lead or Operations Manager roles
• Exposure to institutional trading infrastructure
• A collaborative and performance-driven culture

If you’re ready to take the next step in your trading operations career, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.