Trade Operations Analyst

Harvey Nash; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash is recruiting a Trade Operations Analyst for its Dublin-based Operations team. The role offers exposure across the trade lifecycle, with emphasis on confirmations, settlements, FX and risk controls.

You will work with traders, brokers and custodians and receive structured training to develop a long-term career in trade operations. You should have 2–3 years in financial services, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience within financial services, ideally in trade operations.
• Experience with trade confirmations, settlements, and post-trade controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with capital markets and risk controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end trade lifecycle across fixed income and FX transactions.
• Monitor and process trade confirmations and settlement activity.
• Investigate and resolve settlement breaks and failed trades in a timely manner.
• Liaise with brokers, counterparties, custodians, and internal trading desks to ensure accurate trade processing.
• Assist with foreign exchange operational activities and post-trade controls.
• Identify and elevate operational risks and exceptions where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Prioritise multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Skills

Trade Operations

Settlements

FX operations

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Tools

OMGEO ALERT

CTM

CLS

Finastra

Job description

An established global investment management organisation is seeking a Trade Operations Analyst to join its Dublin-based Operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2-3 years of financial services experience who is looking to develop a long-term career within trade operations.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day processing of trade confirmations, settlements, fails management, and foreign exchange (FX) operations. Working closely with experienced team members, traders, brokers, custodian banks, and key internal stakeholders, you will gain broad exposure across the trade lifecycle while receiving structured training and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end trade lifecycle across fixed income and FX transactions.
• Monitor and process trade confirmations and settlement activity.
• Investigate and resolve settlement breaks and failed trades in a timely manner.
• Liaise with brokers, counterparties, custodians, and internal trading desks to ensure accurate trade processing.
• Assist with foreign exchange operational activities and post-trade controls.
• Identify and elevate operational risks and exceptions where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Prioritise multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Requirements

• 2-3 years' experience within financial services, ideally in:
• Trade Operations
• Settlements
• Custody Operations
• Trade Support
• Middle Office
• Post-Trade Operations
• Understanding of the trade lifecycle and settlement processes.
• Exposure to fixed income and/or FX products would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with platforms such as OMGEO ALERT, CTM, CLS, or Finastra is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and responding to ad hoc requests from front-office stakeholders.
• Demonstrable examples of handling operational issues, reconciliations, investigations, or process improvements.

Ideal Candidate

• Has a genuine interest in trade operations and capital markets.
• Understands the importance of operational controls and risk management.
• Learns quickly and enjoys working in a busy, collaborative environment.
• Can clearly articulate their involvement in previous operational processes and provide practical examples of how they have resolved issues or managed challenging situations.
• May come from trade operations, custody, settlements, middle office, asset management, investment banking, fund services, or wider financial services backgrounds with relevant trade lifecycle exposure.