Middle Office Operation Analyst
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Eden Scott’s client is seeking a detail-oriented operations professional with a strong background in buy-side or banking operations. Our client is looking for a Middle Office Operations Analyst to join their growing team in Newcastle City Centre, supporting a global investment management business across a broad range of asset classes.
In this role, you will be at the heart of their investment operations, helping to maintain robust trade processing and reconciliation controls while contributing to the continuous evolution of their post-trade infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Daily Reconciliation & Control Management: Design, prioritise, and execute a comprehensive suite of daily controls and reconciliations across Equities, Fixed Income, Rates, Futures, Credit, and Commodities. This includes position, trade, and cash reconciliations to ensure accuracy and timeliness of data and reporting.
2. Operational Infrastructure Development: Act as a key contributor in developing and enhancing the operational infrastructure. Partner closely with internal technology teams and external vendors to build scalable, automated processes supporting existing and new product offerings.
3. Break Monitoring and Resolution: Monitor and resolve breaks across electronic affirmation and matching platforms like Traiana, CTM, TRM/Harmony, MarkitWire, and prime broker portals. Include timely escalation and root cause analysis of recurring issues.
4. Post-Trade Oversight: Maintain oversight of activities handled by third-party administrators (TPAs), ensuring controls and escalation mechanisms are in place. Serve as the bridge between TPA and internal stakeholders to ensure SLA adherence and risk mitigation.
5. Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless trade lifecycle management. Collaborate with investment teams, technology, compliance, and operations partners to drive best practices and resolve issues efficiently.
Person Specification
* 2-5 years’ experience in middle office operations within an investment manager, hedge fund, investment bank, or financial services organization.
* Proven experience managing reconciliations and trade lifecycle processes across multiple asset classes.
* Strong understanding of post-trade workflows and related systems and platforms.
* Proactive, problem-solving mindset with a desire to build domain expertise and improve operational processes.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage clearly and professionally with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
* High attention to detail, ownership, and accountability in daily and long-term projects.
Email CV to Karen.Kerr@edenscott.com
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Additional Information
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Administrative
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