Senior Analyst - Trade Automation

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Pune District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services group is seeking a Senior Analyst in Trade Processing with over 5 years of experience. The candidate will integrate trade files, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure transactional efficiency. Key skills include SQL, VBA, strong analytical abilities, and project management fundamentals. Join a dynamic team focused on continual process improvement and automation in Pune or Bengaluru.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in trade processing, preferably in capital markets.
• Hands on experience on ETL tools is mandatory.
• Strong command of SQL, VBA, and Advanced Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that transactions are processed within the service level agreement.
• Integrate client trade files into the conversant system and troubleshoot issues.
• Drive change management technology projects important for the business.
• Respond to trade-related queries and resolve client issues.

Skills

SQL

VBA

Advance Excel

ETL tools

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Financial instruments knowledge

Project management basics

Job description

Senior Analyst, Trade Processing – Permanent

Location: Pune/Bengaluru

Experience: 5+ years

Designation: SA

Industry/Domain: Trade Processing, ETL/Mapping Tool, VBA, SQL, Capital Markets knowledge

Apex Group Ltd has an immediate requirement for Senior Analyst, Trade Processing.

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled personnel to ensure efficient transaction processing and deliver exceptional service to our clients. The candidate should have significant experience in working with Fund accounting systems (Geneva/Paxus). The candidate should be able to leverage his/her technical capabilities and knowledge of the accounting platform to design and deliver practical solutions. Resolving client issues, handling trade-related queries and identifying improvement opportunities are central to this role. In addition to this, the candidate would also drive change management technology projects important for the business.

Work Environment:

• Highly motivated, collaborative, and results driven.
• Growing business within a dynamic and evolving industry.
• Entrepreneurial approach to everything we do.
• Continual focus on process improvement and automation.

Functional/ Business Expertise Required:

• Integrate client trade files into the conversant system: design, develop, implement and test technical solutions based on client and business requirements.
• Testing and troubleshooting integrations and technical configurations.
• Ensure that transactions are processed within the terms of the service level agreement while maintaining a high standard of service to our client.
• Ensure operational guidelines are updated & adhere to standards, procedures & also identify plan to mitigate risks wherever there is a control issue.
• Ability to contribute towards critical projects for product enhancements and efficiency gains.
• Hands on experience in working on any ETL tools is mandatory.
• Strong command of SQL, VBA and Advance Excel.
• Liaising with client service managers, product management and business integration specialists to understand business requirements.
• Detail oriented for reconciliations and break resolutions.
• Self-starter with a quick learning ability, possessing strong verbal and written communication skills, and presentation.
• Knowledge of project management basics.
• Deep knowledge of financial instruments, both listed and unlisted and OTCs, which includes and not limited to derivatives, illiquid stocks, private equity, bank‑debts and swaps.
• Understanding of the funds administration industry is necessary.
• Should have knowledge of market data provider applications (Bloomberg, Refinitiv etc.).
• Proficiency in an accounting system, preferably Advent Geneva or Paxus would be added advantage.
• An ability to work under pressure with changing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Other Skills:

• Good team player, ability to work on a local, regional, and global basis.
• Good communication & management skills
• Good understanding of Financial Services/ Capital Markets/ Fund Administration

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.