Operations Associate

Job Description:

Our client, a leading global financial services firm, is seeking an Operations Associate to join on a 12-month contingent assignment.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain exposure to a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting fixed income financing activities across EMEA.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative operations team responsible for supporting the credit repo trading desk.

You'll ensure trades are booked, instructed, and settled accurately and efficiently while maintaining exceptional service standards for clients and internal stakeholders.

• Experience within Securities Financing or Investment Operations is advantageous but not essential.


• Background in middle office, trade support, settlements, or client service functions will be highly valued.


• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to balance competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a team-oriented working style.


• An interest in process improvement and technology-driven efficiency would be beneficial.

• Pre-match and affirm trades using vendor tools, liaising directly with clients to ensure timely matching.


• Manage and resolve trade fails, including reconciliation of unmatched transactions, working closely with clients and internal stakeholders to achieve swift resolution.


• Partner with clients, traders, and operations colleagues to investigate and resolve matching issues.


• Provide support to the trading desk on high-priority settlement issues that may have P&L impact.


• Monitor risk and recall processes, escalating potential buy-in risks as required.


• Identify process improvements and efficiency opportunities, including automation initiatives.


• Track and monitor key performance and risk indicators to maintain operational standards.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16270

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