Operations Analyst - Securities, 6 Month FTC in London

A leading Hedge Fund is seeking an Operations Analyst to join their London based team on a six-month fixed term contract. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a highly skilled operations department that supports a diverse range of asset classes and products, including Equity, Fixed Income, OTC, FX, and Listed products. You will be working within a knowledgeable and supportive team that values collaboration and offers flexible working opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support middle office processes for Equity, Fixed Income, OTC, FX, and Listed products by ensuring accurate trade capture and enrichment across multiple platforms.
• Manage affirmation tasks both manually and via platforms such as CTM and TRAX, maintaining high standards of accuracy throughout the process.
• Oversee trade and cash reconciliation activities internally and externally, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.
• Handle position or OTE reconciliation including reset calculation and processing to maintain data integrity across trading systems.
• Process corporate actions including event/election management as well as dividend and coupon calculations for various asset classes.
• Investigate trade exceptions thoroughly to ensure timely resolution while minimising operational risk.
• Demonstrate strong risk awareness by applying robust control measures throughout daily operations.
• Conduct break investigations and P&L analysis to support accurate reporting and financial oversight.
• Monitor settlement processes closely to ensure timely completion and address any issues that arise during the lifecycle of trades.
• Collaborate with global counterparts in New York and Singapore to maintain seamless process continuity under the follow-the-sun model.

Qualifications

• Your proven experience within financial services operations will enable you to excel as an Operations Analyst.
• You bring hands-on expertise in middle or back office functions—whether it’s trade lifecycle management or reconciliation—and have demonstrated your ability to handle complex tasks with precision.
• Your understanding of asset classes such as equities or fixed income instruments positions you well for supporting varied product lines.
• You possess strong organisational abilities paired with acute attention to detail; these qualities help you manage intricate processes efficiently.
• Your interpersonal skills allow you to connect with colleagues at all levels—from peers in operations through prime brokers to senior managers—while your flexibility ensures you adapt communication styles appropriately.
• You are comfortable learning new systems quickly yet remain considerate about suggesting improvements where needed.
• Above all else, your commitment to inclusivity means you contribute positively towards building a welcoming workplace culture.
• Relevant experience within the financial industry with exposure to middle or back office functions is essential for success in this role.
• Familiarity with elements of trade lifecycle processing including affirmation (manual/platform based), reconciliation (trade/cash/position), corporate actions processing, exception management, risk awareness/control ethos, break/P&L investigation, and settlement oversight is required.
• Experience gained in at least one asset class such as Cash Equity & Intermediated Contracts for Difference/Equity Swaps or Fixed Income Bond/Repo across global markets including emerging markets is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of DTCC CTM, Traiana or TRAX systems would be beneficial but not mandatory for consideration.
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for attention to detail are vital for managing complex operational tasks efficiently.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly while constructively questioning existing procedures to drive continuous improvement is valued by the team.
• Strong interpersonal skills are necessary for communicating effectively with peers in Operations as well as Prime Brokers, Trading Assistants, Portfolio Managers and senior management.
• Capacity to work collaboratively within a team environment while also demonstrating dependability when working autonomously is important for balancing workload demands.
• Commitment to maintaining an inclusive approach that respects diversity among colleagues is expected from all team members.
• Flexibility in adapting communication style according to audience ensures successful interactions across different levels of the organisation.