Front Office Trade Support Analyst

• Partner directly with Front Office (Traders and Sales) to support daily trading activity
• Act as the first line of control, ensuring trades are accurately captured and reflected across systems
• Validate trades across internal platforms, external brokers, and counterparties
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies quickly to minimise risk
• Serve as a key point of contact between the trading desk and teams across the bank (Finance, Settlements, Collateral, Confirmations)
• Help strengthen operational controls and improve processes through automation, innovation, and system enhancements

• Ensure all trades are booked, verified, and confirmed correctly
  
• Reconcile trade data across multiple systems and external sources
  
• Liaise with internal teams and counterparties to resolve breaks and discrepancies
  
• Monitor and manage risk by escalating issues quickly and effectively
  
• Suggest and implement process improvements, including automation and AI-driven solutions
  
• Support the development of straight-through processing (STP) and control frameworks

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
  
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  
• Excellent organisational skills and time management
  
• Confident communicator, able to work with traders, clients, and internal teams
  
• A proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes
• Team player with a collaborative approach

• Understanding of Interest Rate Derivatives (preferred but not essential)
  
• Interest in AI, automation, and process optimisation
  
• Ability to identify repetitive tasks and improve efficiency using technology

• Experience with structured products (e.g. SPV / Repack)
  
• Knowledge of bonds and securities settlements
• Familiarity with complex or hybrid derivative products

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’. 

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.

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