Trading Operations Analyst

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an experienced Equities Derivatives Trading Operations Analyst to work for our client within the financial services sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in London.

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Equities Derivatives Trading Operations Analyst. This role sits within the Commodities and Global Markets division and supports the front office by ensuring the smooth execution and settlement of equity derivative transactions. You will play a critical role in maintaining operational excellence, enhancing client relationships, and driving process improvements through automation. You should have excellent experience in operations at an investment bank not as a Trader. Also having an excellent understanding of stock borrow and lending operations and settlements process is key.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, responding to inquiries and ensuring a high standard of service
• Manage and oversee the end-to-end settlement process for equity derivative trades, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in line with market and regulatory standards
• Accurately process and record returns in internal systems, ensuring compliance with both internal policies and external regulatory requirements
• Leverage tools such as Alteryx to automate workflows, streamline operational processes, and improve overall efficiency
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to strategic initiatives while escalating operational risks
• Manage stock loan and borrow transactions daily and settle mismatches with counterparties
• Monitor corporate actions such as dividends and mergers, impacting equity derivate positions, ensuring accuracy while submitting regulatory reports

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in stock borrow and lending operations, with a strong understanding of market practices and regulatory frameworks
• Solid knowledge of settlement processes and systems, ideally within an equities or derivatives trading environment
• Hands-on experience with Alteryx or similar data automation tools
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to interact effectively across teams and with clients
• Highly detail-oriented, with strong organisational skills
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under pressure

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave and work-place pension

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 Employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.