Contract Opportunity - Middle Office Trade Support (Reconciliations & Controls) We are seeking an experienced Middle Office professional to join an Operations team on a 1-year contract. This role focusses on supporting Markets and Banking businesses, ensuring trade accuracy and completeness across front-to-back systems. Products include Loans, Money Markets, Bonds, FX, and both Exchange-Traded and OTC Derivatives. Key Responsibilities Monitor and resolve trade exceptions in Murex and T0 platforms, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Manage aged exceptions with timely escalation. Perform system reconciliations, resolve breaks, and escalate unresolved items. Produce KRI and risk reports, highlighting emerging risks. Collaborate with technology teams to drive system enhancements and manage change initiatives. Simplify complex processes and deliver measurable improvements. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain robust controls. Skills & Experience Strong knowledge of Fixed Income, Currencies, and Derivatives. Proven experience in Operations/Middle Office, including daily controls and reconciliations. Familiarity with Bloomberg, Murex, LoanIQ, and reconciliation tools such as DUCO (would be beneficial). Excellent analytical skills and ability to resolve exceptions efficiently. Track record of improving control environments and operational efficiency. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk