Middle Officer

Pride Global; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Global in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Middle Office Operations professional to support end-to-end trade lifecycle across Financial Markets products. You will manage trade capture, amendments, lifecycle events, query remediation, and post-trade support while coordinating with Front Office, Operations, and Technology.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in trade lifecycle management, financial markets operations, stakeholder management, and process improvement, with the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, banking, business, economics or related field.
• 5+ years in middle office or trade lifecycle operations within financial markets.
• Strong understanding of OTC derivatives and trade lifecycle processes.
• Experience supporting Front Office and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Familiarity with risk, audit and regulatory requirements in financial institutions.
• Analytical, problem-solving and clear communication skills.
• Experience leading process improvement or transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete trade lifecycle including capture, amendments, novations and events.
• Perform daily trade processing and query remediation with escalation as needed.
• Serve as primary Operations contact for Sales and Trading desks.
• Collaborate with Front Office, Technology, COO and Operations to improve workflows.
• Ensure operational readiness for new products and initiatives.
• Coordinate with regional/global teams to standardize processes.
• Monitor controls and regulatory compliance; support audits and closures.
• Produce MI and performance metrics to inform decisions.
• Drive automation and transformation across Middle Office Operations.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge.

Skills

Trade lifecycle management

Financial markets operations

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business

Tools

Jira

Job description

Middle Office – Trade Lifecycle Operations

Salary: 15–20% increment from current salary (Open Budget)

Employment Type: Full-time Employment

Open to: Local / PR

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Middle Office Operations professional to support the end-to-end trade lifecycle across Financial Markets products. The role is responsible for trade capture, booking amendments, lifecycle event management, query remediation, and operational readiness while acting as the key liaison between Front Office, Operations, Technology, and other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in trade lifecycle management, financial markets operations, stakeholder management, and process improvement, with the ability to drive operational excellence and support strategic transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete trade lifecycle, including trade capture, booking amendments, novations, assignments, and lifecycle events.


• Perform daily trade processing and query remediation while ensuring timely escalation to minimize operational risk.


• Act as the primary Operations contact for Sales and Trading desks, providing timely support on post-trade activities and operational queries.


• Partner with Front Office, Technology, COO, and Operations teams to improve booking models, streamline workflows, and enhance operational efficiency.


• Support new business initiatives by ensuring operational readiness and successful implementation of new products and processes.


• Collaborate with regional and global teams to standardize processes and support a Follow-the-Sun operating model.


• Monitor operational risks and ensure compliance with internal controls, operational risk frameworks, and regulatory requirements.


• Participate in internal, external, and regulatory audits, ensuring timely closure of audit findings.


• Produce management information (MI), operational reports, and performance metrics to support business decisions.


• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and transformation initiatives across Middle Office Operations.


• Mentor junior team members and provide knowledge sharing and operational guidance where required.

Product Knowledge

Strong understanding of Financial Markets products, including:

• Interest Rate Swaps (IRS)


• Cross Currency Swaps (CCS)


• FX Spot, FX Forward, FX Swap


• Options, Swaptions, Caps & Floors


• Credit Default Swaps (CDS)


• Total Return Swaps (TRS)


• Commodities and other OTC Derivatives


• Front Office Trading Platforms


• Middle Office Trade Processing Systems


• Excel (Advanced)


• Trade Lifecycle Management Systems


• Market Operations Platforms


• Workflow & Issue Tracking Tools (e.g., Jira)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Banking, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.


• Minimum 5 years of experience in Middle Office, Trade Lifecycle Management, Financial Markets Operations, or Investment Banking Operations.


• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle processes across OTC derivatives and Financial Markets products.


• Experience supporting Front Office (Sales & Trading) and managing stakeholder relationships.


• Familiarity with operational risk, audit, and regulatory requirements within financial institutions.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Experience leading process improvement or transformation initiatives is highly preferred.


• Team management or leadership experience is an advantage.