Securities Operations AVP in Slough

Are you ready to step into a high-impact role at the heart of a major regulatory and operational transformation? We are seeking a Securities Operations Analyst to provide essential support for a multi-phase initiative that will significantly increase trade volumes, operational complexity, and regulatory oversight.

In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the stability, accuracy, and efficiency of post-trade processes during a period of exceptional growth. You’ll work across the entire fixed-income lifecycle, managing Repo and Credit Bond activity, supporting liquidity and funding operations, and ensuring the smooth operation of tri-party relationships, reconciliations, and settlement pipelines.

Why This Role Matters

The Securities Operations team requires a dedicated specialist to:

• Support higher volumes of trades with precise projected vs. actual reconciliations
• Strengthen oversight of funding requirements, trade fails, and liquidity usage
• Manage increased payment flows and bank reconciliation activity
• Enhance tri-party break resolution and Client Money discrepancy investigations
• Improve SWIFT Tracker vigilance, ensuring seamless messaging and settlement
• Provide faster, more accurate responses to growing volumes of internal and external queries

• Salary: Day Rate £470 PAYE
• Contract duration: 31/07/2026
• Location: Canary Wharf
• Hybrid Working: 2 to 3 days a week in the office.

The Main Duties include:

🔹 Trade Lifecycle Management

• Oversee end-to-end processing for Repo, Credit Bonds, and fixed-income instruments
• Perform timely trade confirmation via MarkitWire, SWIFT, and email
• Ensure accurate settlement across global markets and regulatory frameworks

🔹 Tri-Party Management

• Manage tri-party repo activity and coordinate with Euroclear and other agents
• Resolve tri-party issues with precision and ensure compliance with internal and external guidelines

🔹 BAU Operations & Controls

• Execute daily reconciliations, exception management, and reporting
• Investigate unmatched trades, settlement fails, and trade breaks
• Uphold internal controls and follow robust escalation procedures

🔹 Market & Product Expertise

• Apply strong knowledge of credit bonds, sovereign debt, repos, and structured products
• Stay informed on evolving regulations including CSDR, SFTR, and MiFID II

🔹 Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with Front Office, Risk, Compliance, custodians, and clearing agents

🔹 Process Improvement & Projects

• Identify gaps, propose solutions, and support strategic projects including UAT and system enhancements

Skills/Experience required:

• Degree-level education
• 3–5 years’ experience in Securities Operations (Fixed Income, Repo, Collateral, Settlements, or Middle Office)

Strong understanding of:

• Repos (bilateral & tri-party)
• Credit Bonds (corporate, sovereign, high-yield)
• Hands-on experience with settlement systems (DTCC, Euroclear, Clearstream)
• Excellent reconciliation and break-resolution skills
• Proficiency in Excel (pivots, formulas; VBA a plus)
• Familiarity with trade confirmation platforms and tri-party agents
• Solid grasp of risk & control frameworks
• Strong communication, stakeholder, and relationship management skills