Jr Analyst Markets Operations Processing

Job Description

• Entry-level Markets Operations role supporting the end-to-end trade lifecycle, helping ensure trades are processed accurately and on time from execution through to settlement and reporting.
• Cash Management support including monitoring cash movements, investigating cash breaks, supporting funding/settlement activities, and ensuring timely escalation of exceptions.
• Static/Reference Data maintenance (e.g., client, account, SSI, instrument attributes) to keep upstream/downstream systems aligned and reduce trade/settlement issues caused by data quality gaps.
• Regulatory and internal reporting support, assisting with data preparation, validation checks, exception handling, and meeting submission timelines in a controlled environment.
• Daily reconciliations and controls to identify mismatches, investigate root causes, document outcomes, and support audit-ready processes.

Qualifications

• Kick-start your Banking & Markets career: Join a team supporting critical day-to-day operations across Cash Management, Static Data, and Regulatory Reporting within a global markets environment.
• Attention to detail & data quality: Comfortable working with large datasets, validating inputs/outputs, and maintaining high standards for accuracy in reference/static data and reporting.
• Risk & control awareness: Understands the importance of process discipline, audit trails, and meeting regulatory and internal control requirements in a regulated environment.
• Tech comfort (starter level is fine): Confident with Excel (filters, pivots, lookups) and open to learning internal systems/tools; any exposure to SQL, Power BI, or automation is a plus.
• Strong learning mindset: Curious, proactive, and keen to build foundational knowledge of financial products, trade lifecycle concepts, and operational controls (training and support provided).
• Analytical problem-solving: Able to investigate breaks, exceptions, and reconciliations; identify root causes; and follow issues through to resolution with clear documentation.
• Communication & teamwork: Clear written and verbal communication; able to collaborate across functions (Operations, Front Office, Technology, Compliance) and work effectively in a diverse team.
• Ownership & delivery: Reliable, organised, and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment—focused on getting things done and continuously improving how we work.