Middle Office/Trade Support Analyst

Job description 

Job Title: Middle Office/Trade Support Analyst 

Location: London, UK 

Department: Prime Brokerage Middle Office 

Reporting To: Head of Middle Office 

Company Overview: 

GBM Securities Limited is a London-based broker-dealer regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). We provide a comprehensive suite of services, including execution, prime brokerage, and custody, tailored to emerging and mid-sized hedge funds, asset managers, family offices, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. 

As a one-stop shop, we support a broad range of global markets and asset classes to meet diverse client needs. Backed by a robust technology platform and a team of seasoned professionals, we deliver highly customisable, client-centric solutions – empowering our clients to navigate the evolving financial landscape with confidence. 

Role Overview: 

The Middle Office/Trade Support Analyst will be responsible maintaining a high degree of client service, supporting the trade lifecycle, ensuring accurate trade capture, reconciliation, and trade resolution. The role requires strong knowledge of financial instruments, operational processes, and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with front office trading teams, technology, risk, and compliance functions. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Key contact point for client queries and the link to the broader GBM team. 
• Daily trade capture, allocation, matching and reconciliation across equities, fixed income, FX, and derivatives. 
• Manage client account static and SSI set up and amendment requests.   
• Monitor and resolve trade breaks, ensuring timely communication with trading desks and counterparties. 
• Perform regulatory reporting obligations and submissions and reconcile discrepancies.  
• Work closely with back office to ensure timely settlement of trades. 
• The candidate will work with Ops and IT teams enhance trade support processes and implement automation. 
• Provide daily P&L, position, and risk reporting to internal stakeholders. 
• Participate in UAT testing for system enhancements and process improvements. 
• Investigate and resolve corporate actions, dividend payments, and funding discrepancies. 
• Assist in onboarding new clients and setting up trade workflows to support bespoke client needs. 
• Constantly review control frameworks to improve operational robustness and efficiency.  

Key Skills & Experience: 

• 2-5 years of experience in middle office/trade support within an Institutional Broker, Prime Broker, Investment Bank, or Hedge Fund. 
• Strong knowledge of equity, fixed income, FX, and derivative products. 
• Familiarity with trade processing systems (in particular Calypso). 
• Experience with reconciliation tools and corporate action processing. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail. 
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines. 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus. 
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing Prime Brokerage business. 
• Exposure to a broad range of financial products and clients. 
• Career development and training opportunities. 
• Hybrid working environment with flexible arrangements. 

If you are a highly motivated individual with strong attention to detail and a passion for financial markets, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.