Junior Analyst – Derivatives

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Role Description Junior Analyst – Derivatives Role Overview The Transaction Services team is a multi-skilled operations team covering cash operations, asset servicing, trade operations, and derivatives. This role is suited to an individual who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced setting. A strong willingness to learn, develop technical knowledge, and leverage technology is key to success in this role. Key Responsibilities Transaction Processing & Controls • Process assigned transactions and events accurately and within agreed deadlines. • Follow up on outstanding items and escalate issues to senior team members when appropriate. • Ensure issues identified are disclosed promptly and accurately, in line with control requirements. • Adhere strictly to departmental procedures and risk controls. Reconciliations & Query Resolution • Assist in resolving stock and cash reconciliation breaks. • Investigate assigned queries and escalate based on agreed criteria (e.g., age, value, client impact). • Support the management of client and stakeholder queries with clear and timely communication. Workload & Team Support • Prioritise daily workload effectively in a changing operational environment. • Seek guidance on complex or unusual issues. • Support ad-hoc tasks and project work within agreed timelines. • Build strong working relationships with operational teams, Portfolio Implementers, Dealers, and external counterparties. Continuous Improvement • Contribute ideas to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance service quality. • Actively develop knowledge across the Transaction Services lifecycle. • Participate in process improvement initiatives. Skills & Experience ✅ Must Have • Previous experience using Aladdin • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy • Strong organisational and time management skills • Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines • Good communication skills (written and verbal) • Basic understanding of operational risk and escalation processes • Team-oriented mindset with willingness to learn ⭐ Good to Have • Exposure to derivatives operations, including collateral management • Experience in trade operations across asset classes (Equities, Fixed Income including ABS/MBS, FX, Money Markets, Unit Trusts, Repo, Term Deposits) • Experience in cash operations, particularly payments • Knowledge of SWIFT messaging standards • Understanding of corporate actions processing (mandatory & voluntary events, income processing) • Awareness of operational risk across the transaction/asset lifecycle.