Strategic Staffing Solutions International's client is a leading global investment bank and financial services firm, known for working with top companies, governments, and institutions.
This position acts as a key control function between Sales, Trading, Clients, Technology, Compliance, and other Operations teams, ensuring smooth execution of trades and minimizing operational risk in a fast-paced trading environment. The role also contributes to process improvement initiatives and system enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability.
Duration: 12 Months
Location: London
Salary: £300-£350/day
Key Responsibilities:
* Work with Client, Sales/Trading desks and other stakeholders to resolve any open questions/issues
* Become a subject matter expert to mitigate risk and drive efficiencies
* Manage real-time trade booking exceptions internally between the trading desk and sales force
* Monitor and control operational risk throughout the trade processing life cycle
* Collaborate with our technology and business partners to enhance systems and workflows
* Engage in various industry and regulatory initiatives in a constantly changing environment
* Collaborate with technology teams on the implementation of process flow improvements and efficiencies
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and willingness to learn internal systems/tools
* 3-5+ years of experience in financial services, capital markets, or operations roles
* Strong communication skills and ability to work with trading, sales, and technical teams
* Exposure to fixed income, credit products, or structured finance instruments
* Experience working in trade support, middle office, or operations functions
* Familiarity with operational risk controls, reconciliations, and trade lifecycle processes
Interested? Apply and let's talk!