Global Trade Operations Analyst – Settlement & Execution

Cpl Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Group in Ireland is seeking a Trade Operations Analyst to oversee trade confirmations, settlement, reporting, and query management across Equity, Fixed Income, and FX trading activities. The role requires developing a solid understanding of trading operations, settlement processes, and internal workflows to support accurate execution and risk management.

You will collaborate with traders, brokers, custodians, and internal teams, identify operational risks, drive process improvements, and

Qualifications

• Experience in trade operations and systems.
• Understanding of market settlement processes.
• Knowledge of FX settlement operations.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.
• High attention to detail and analytical capability.
• Ability to identify operational risks and escalate issues.
• Proven problem-solving skills with action plans.

Responsibilities

• Monitor trade confirmations, settlement activity, fail resolution, and escrow processes.
• Proactively identify, investigate, and resolve operational issues.
• Manage market-specific settlement requirements across international markets.
• Liaise with trading desks, brokers, custodians, and other business partners to ensure smooth trade processing.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert on operational projects and initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment to meet service levels and quality standards.
• Support process improvement initiatives alongside management and team leads.
• Ensure all responsibilities are completed accurately and within required deadlines.
• Deliver clear and effective written and verbal communication to stakeholders.

Skills

Trade operations practices

Settlement processes

FX settlement

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Time management

Attention to detail

Operational risk

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Cpl Group in Ireland is seeking a Trade Operations Analyst to oversee trade confirmations, settlement, reporting, and query management across Equity, Fixed Income, and FX trading activities. The role requires developing a solid understanding of trading operations, settlement processes, and internal workflows to support accurate execution and risk management.

You will collaborate with traders, brokers, custodians, and internal teams, identify operational risks, drive process improvements, and