Middle Office Analyst - Contract

Skillsforce Management Consultancy Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Skillsforce Management Consultancy Pte Ltd is seeking a highly motivated Structured Products Middle Office Analyst to join our Equity Derivatives and Structured Products team.

This role sits at the heart of front-to-back trade lifecycle management, collaborating with Trading, Structuring, Sales, Technology, Legal, Compliance, and Operations to ensure accurate execution, booking, and servicing of complex transactions.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to Equity Derivatives trading desks, helping manage operational risk and supporting accurate P&L reporting.
• Oversee the timely booking and maintenance of structured products throughout their lifecycle.
• Develop a strong understanding of structured product origination, including Notes, SPVs, Warrants, and Fund Structures.
• Support new product issuances across multiple markets while ensuring adherence to operational controls and risk management standards.
• Manage trade lifecycle events, including settlements, corporate actions, restructurings, redemptions, and other servicing activities; investigate and resolve trade, position, and risk reconciliation breaks with internal stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact for trading desks, sales teams, clients, and support functions.
• Coordinate with global teams to drive the resolution of operational issues and process exceptions.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, control, and client experience.

Skills

Structured Products

Middle Office

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Business

Job description

Seeking a highly motivated Structured Products Middle Office Analyst to join a dynamic team supporting Equity Derivatives and Structured Products businesses. This role sits at the heart of front-to-back trade lifecycle management, partnering closely with Trading, Structuring, Sales, Technology, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams to ensure the accurate execution, booking, and management of complex structured transactions.

Key Responsibilities

As a Structured Products Middle Office Analyst, you will:

• Provide operational support to Equity Derivatives trading desks, helping manage operational risk and supporting accurate P&L reporting.
• Oversee the timely booking and maintenance of structured products throughout their lifecycle.
• Develop a strong understanding of structured product origination, including Notes, SPVs, Warrants, and Fund Structures.
• Support new product issuances across multiple markets while ensuring adherence to operational controls and risk management standards.
• Manage trade lifecycle events, including settlements, corporate actions, restructurings, redemptions, and other servicing activities.Investigate and resolve trade, position, and risk reconciliation breaks in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Act as a key point of contact for trading desks, sales teams, clients, and support functions.
• Coordinate with global teams to drive the resolution of operational issues and process exceptions.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, control, and client experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience within Financial Services, Investment Banking, Capital Markets Operations, Middle Office, Product Control, or Trade Support.
• Understanding of structured products and equity derivatives, including: Structured Notes, Warrants, Structured Derivatives, Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs)Securitized Issuances
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong team collaboration skills with the ability to work across regional and global teams.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to trade lifecycle management, settlements, reconciliations, and corporate actions.
• Experience supporting front-office trading or structuring teams.
• Familiarity with risk management and operational control frameworks.
• Knowledge of capital markets products and issuance processes.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Drive & Initiative – Proactively takes ownership, embraces challenges, and continuously seeks process improvements.
• Risk & Control Mindset – Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail while managing operational risk.
• Client Focus – Builds trusted relationships and delivers excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative Approach – Works effectively across teams, functions, and geographies.
• Strong Communication Skills – Clearly articulates ideas, escalates issues appropriately, and drives outcomes.

This is a 6 month contract subject to extension