Trade Operations Analyst

Nicoll Curtin; Ireland; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (10%)

Benefits package

Global exposure

Job summary

Nicoll Curtin is seeking a detail‑oriented Trade Operations Analyst in Dublin to support equity, fixed income and FX trading activities. The role focuses on trade confirmations, settlements and fails management across international markets, working with desks, brokers and custodian banks.

You will resolve issues, manage risk and drive improvements while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders in a global financial services environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in financial services, ideally custody/trade support/fixed income operations.
• Hands-on trade lifecycle management experience (settlements/fails).
• Strong understanding of market settlement practices and FX settlement processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor trade confirmations, settlements and failed trades; ensure timely resolution.
• Investigate discrepancies and mitigate operational risk with proactive solutions.
• Support trade matching and settlement processes across international markets.
• Coordinate with equity and FX trading desks, brokers, custodian banks and partners.
• Manage operational queries and deliver accurate reporting on time.
• Identify process improvements to raise efficiency and quality.
• Contribute to projects as a SME in trade operations and settlement processes.
• Escalate high‑risk issues to minimise potential losses.

Skills

Trade lifecycle management

FX settlement processes

Fixed income operations

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

OMGEO Alert

CTM

CLS

Finastra

Job description

Trade Operations Analyst

Location: Dublin, Ireland | Contract: Permanent | Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM GMT | Salary: €33,000 - €40,000 + 10% bonus + benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Trade Operations Analyst to join a global financial services team, supporting equity, fixed income and foreign exchange (FX) trading activities.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of trade confirmations, settlements and fails management. You will work closely with trading desks, brokers, custodian banks and internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues, manage risk and ensure smooth trade execution across international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor trade confirmations, settlement activities and failed trades, ensuring timely resolution.
• Investigate discrepancies, identify operational risks and proactively implement solutions.
• Support trade matching and settlement processes across international markets.
• Coordinate with Equity and FX trading desks, brokers, custodian banks and other business partners.
• Manage operational queries and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Identify process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and quality.
• Contribute to projects as a subject matter expert, sharing knowledge of trade operations and settlement processes.
• Escalate high-risk issues appropriately to minimise potential financial and operational losses.
• Ensure daily activities are completed in line with established procedures and deadlines.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in financial services, ideally within custody operations, trade support or fixed income operations.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in trade lifecycle management, settlements or fails management.
• Good understanding of market settlement practices and FX settlement processes.
• Familiarity with industry platforms such as OMGEO Alert, CTM, CLS or Finastra is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to identify potential risks, prioritise competing tasks and develop effective solutions.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies is an advantage.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent employment in Dublin.
• The opportunity to work within a global financial services environment.
• Exposure to international equity, fixed income and FX trading operations.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals across global markets.
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and operational projects.