Operations Analyst - London

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

Our client is seeking an Operations Analyst who can provide support for the Commodities business, working closely with sales, trading, and clients to resolve queries and issues related to trade booking and reconciliation breaks.  You will play a key role in maintaining crucial reference data for the business and will monitor exception reports. You will be involved with important stages in the trade life cycle, building a working knowledge of Commodities Futures and Options and internal systems.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Front Office, helping to provide operational control and support for the Commodities business
• Ensure that all trades are booked as intended; by performing and array of daily trade validation and reconciliation checks
• Ensuring the accurate and disciplined application of the client’s trade controls
• Act as an intermediary between the Trading desk and other areas of the client
• Resolves issues to ensure that breaks are resolved effectively in Controllers, Settlements and Confirmations areas
• Identify the right levels of control and measures required, building a strong yet flexible workflow
• Liaise with IT and projects groups to initiate new controls and build STP to improve the firms infrastructure and facilitate growth by maintaining static reference data

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in Experience in Commodities, derivatives, or Trade Support
• Able to handle multiple work streams and prioritise effectively
• Dedicated to learning from experience and mistakes
• History of actively ensuring existence of mitigating controls and take personal responsibility for enhancing processes
• Able to combine clear and appropriate escalation with suggestions on appropriate risk reduction strategies
• Exceed expectations and respond actively and positively to changing circumstances

Why join us?

• Career coaching and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to obtain certifications from Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco and more
• Access to the Buy As You Earn share scheme

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 4,000 Consultants. 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.