Fixed Income Trade Support

Fixed Income Trade Support Analyst

This is an exceptional opportunity for you to become part of a highly respected organisation that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth. You will play a pivotal role in supporting both trading and sales functions across multiple international locations, ensuring seamless trade execution and accurate trade capture.

The organisation offers a supportive leadership structure, flexible working opportunities, and access to a knowledgeable global network, making it an ideal environment for those who are passionate about financial markets and eager to develop their expertise in fixed income products. If you are looking for a position where your attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and analytical abilities will be valued and nurtured, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What you'll do:

• Provide comprehensive pre and post execution support for fixed income trades by ensuring all transactions are accurately captured in front office trading systems within required time frames.
• Collaborate closely with trading, sales, operations, technology, compliance teams, and institutional clients to deliver effective trade support services across multiple regions.
• Perform detailed data analysis using Excel to generate reports and present findings to various internal teams including sales and trading.
• Assist in resolving Straight Through Processing (STP) feed outages by liaising with relevant departments to ensure minimal disruption to business operations.
• Monitor risk exposures across the business to ensure adherence to policy limits and escalate any issues promptly as required by internal protocols.
• Investigate ad-hoc trade queries by engaging with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies related to risk or profit & loss reporting.
• Generate client analytic data for the fixed income trading and sales desks, ensuring timely delivery of accurate information for decision-making purposes.
• Actively manage infrastructure improvement initiatives, respond to changes in regulatory requirements, and support local business projects by leveraging strong stakeholder relationships.
• Evaluate evolving regulatory requirements or shifts in business models; proactively adapt processes to maintain efficient business support while delivering cost-effective solutions.
• Work collaboratively with other teams to address audit or regulatory findings within agreed timelines while keeping management informed of all relevant developments.

What you bring:

• Demonstrated experience supporting fixed income trading activities within a middle office or trade support function at a financial institution is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in using major trading systems such as Markitwire, Calypso, Bloomberg, or Murex is preferred; familiarity with similar platforms will also be considered valuable.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential for performing complex data analysis and generating insightful reports for internal stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships across departments including trading desks, sales teams, operations staff, technology partners, compliance officers, and clients.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities combined with meticulous attention to detail when investigating trade discrepancies or resolving risk-related queries.
• A solid understanding of financial markets principles-particularly pricing mechanisms and risk management practices relevant to bonds, interest rate derivatives, and FX products-is important for success in this role.
• Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously while responding flexibly to ad-hoc requests or urgent issues as they arise during the business day.
• A collaborative approach that fosters teamwork within a multicultural environment spanning several international offices is highly valued.
• Proactive attitude towards identifying process improvements or automation opportunities that enhance operational efficiency without compromising accuracy or compliance standards.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader in global financial services thanks to its unwavering commitment to nurturing talent within an inclusive culture that values collaboration above all else. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed around individual needs-whether that means hybrid schedules or tailored development plans-ensuring everyone can achieve their best work-life balance. The company invests heavily in ongoing training opportunities so that every team member can expand their skill set alongside some of the most knowledgeable professionals in the industry. With generous pension contributions available as part of their benefits package (where applicable), employees enjoy peace of mind about their future security while focusing on meaningful work today. The firm's supportive leadership style encourages open communication at every level; ideas are welcomed from all corners of the business regardless of seniority or background. As part of this team-oriented environment spanning multiple continents-including London's vibrant financial district-you'll have access not only to cutting-edge technology but also a truly global network dedicated to helping each other succeed together.

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