Trading Operations Analyst We’re partnering with a top-tier investment firm that’s looking to bring on a Trading Operations Analyst to join their dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role where you’ll gain deep exposure to European equities trading and be a vital part of a fast-moving, high-impact environment. You’ll be working closely with senior traders, ensuring smooth operations and supporting the desk with a mix of daily tasks, strategic projects, and process improvements. It’s an ideal role for someone who’s excited by problem-solving, thrives under pressure, and enjoys collaborating with different teams across the business. What You’ll Be Doing: Handling day-to-day operational tasks in collaboration with middle office, corporate action teams, and other key stakeholders. Supporting equity capital markets activities, including managing booking processes, conversions, and the launch of new issues. Monitoring deal announcements and assisting with adjustments related to Risk Arbitrage strategies. Acting as the first line of support for troubleshooting, resolving issues, and escalating critical concerns as needed. Contributing to various projects aimed at streamlining processes, automating tasks, and enhancing trading tools. Preparing regular reports on trading activities and key performance metrics. Assisting with the onboarding of new counterparties and maintaining strong operational relationships. Managing market and FX exposures throughout the trading day to ensure balanced positions. Who We’re Looking For: Someone who’s curious, analytical, and eager to dive into the world of trading operations. You have at least 2 years of experience in trading operations, middle office, or a related field, with a relevant degree (finance, economics, math, engineering, or computer science preferred). You’re passionate about financial markets and have a solid understanding of trading instruments. You have experience with a programming language like Python, R, or SQL, and you’re comfortable using it to analyze data or automate tasks. You’re detail-oriented, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and can handle pressure with ease. Strong communication skills are key—you’ll be working with various teams, from traders to analysts, and need to be able to articulate complex issues clearly. About the Team: The firm’s equity operations team spans across Europe and Asia, leveraging deep market expertise to identify opportunities and drive optimal performance. They focus on a detailed, hands-on approach to analyzing companies, going beyond market trends to understand what truly drives value. This team is all about uncovering opportunities, no matter the market conditions.