Trade Support Analyst | London
Join a high-performing investment operations team and play a key role in supporting the end-to-end post-trade lifecycle across global markets. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and ambitious professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced institutional investment environment.
The Opportunity
As a Trade Support Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient processing of trades across client portfolios. Working closely with brokers, custodians, and internal stakeholders, you will help manage trade matching, settlement, client onboarding, and operational process improvements.
This role offers exposure to global markets, leading investment technologies, and a broad range of post-trade activities, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build expertise in investment operations and trade support.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the full post-trade lifecycle, including trade matching, allocation, transmission, and settlement activities.
* Monitor and resolve trade breaks and settlement issues to ensure timely and accurate execution.
* Liaise with brokers and custodians globally to facilitate settlement across multiple international markets.
* Maintain and update client settlement instructions and operational records.
* Assist with onboarding new clients and supporting operational change initiatives.
* Contribute to quarterly commission reporting and soft-dollar budgeting processes.
* Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, controls, and scalability.
* Collaborate with internal teams on projects and process improvement initiatives.
What We're Looking For
* Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 3 years of experience in trade support, investment operations, middle office, or a similar financial services environment.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate issues and identify root causes.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and a strong aptitude for learning new systems and technologies.
* Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* A proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes and drive operational excellence.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a high-performing team.
Desirable Experience
* Experience with Charles River Trade Order Management System.
* Knowledge of DTCC Central Trade Manager (CTM).
* Understanding of SWIFT messaging protocols.
* Exposure to institutional asset management or investment operations environments.
* Experience supporting projects involving multiple stakeholders and process change initiatives.
Why Apply?
* Exposure to global equity markets and institutional investment operations.
* Opportunity to work with leading industry systems and technologies.
* Collaborative, high-performance team environment.
* Broad operational remit with significant learning and development opportunities.
* Ability to contribute directly to process enhancement and operational excellence initiatives.
If you're an ambitious operations professional with a passion for trade support, process improvement, and delivering exceptional operational outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.