Middle Office Trade Support Analyst Derivatives

This individual will work closely with front-office professionals and internal support functions to ensure accurate trade processing, risk reporting, daily reconciliations, and effective management of transaction lifecycles. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to develop expertise in capital markets, derivatives operations, and front-to-back trade support.

Middle Office Trade Support Analyst Derivatives Position Overview
A financial services organization is seeking a Middle Office Analyst to support its derivatives trading business. This individual will work closely with front-office professionals and internal support functions to ensure accurate trade processing, risk reporting, daily reconciliations, and effective management of transaction lifecycles.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to develop expertise in capital markets, derivatives operations, and front-to-back trade support.
Key Responsibilities

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  Provide daily trade support across various derivatives and structured financial products.
  
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  Partner with trading and sales teams to ensure accurate transaction booking, trade details, and risk representation.
  
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  Oversee trade verification, confirmation, and clearing processes.
  
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  Support periodic portfolio optimization activities and manage transaction lifecycle events, including expirations and settlements.
  
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  Assist with daily profit and loss calculations, reporting, and analysis for trading and management teams.
  
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  Investigate reconciliation discrepancies, identify root causes, and coordinate timely resolution.
  
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  Work with finance and control functions to research and resolve daily reporting differences.
  
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  Ensure transactions are processed in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal operating procedures.
  
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  Participate in process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and the development of operational controls.
  

Qualifications & Experience

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  1+ years of experience in Middle Office, Trade Support, or Derivatives Operations within financial services.
  
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  Understanding of derivatives products and capital markets.
  
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  Familiarity with trade lifecycle management, transaction processing, and clearing activities.
  
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  Exposure to market risk, profit and loss reporting, and reconciliation processes.