***Trade Desk Support*** (Middle Office)
Robert Half is partnering with a global foreign investment bank based in central London to find an exceptional Trade Desk Support.
This role will primarily be supporting the Cash Equities desk and will cover daily trade support and operational risk management. The role involves collaborating with traders, sales teams, operations, risk, compliance, and technology teams across the bank.
Key Responsibilities:
Trade Support & Execution:
* Provide real-time support to the Cash Equities trading desk.
* Ensure accurate trade capture, validation, and reconciliation of executed trades.
* Investigate and resolve trade breaks, discrepancies, and settlement issues.
* Monitor trade lifecycle events, including amendments, allocations, and confirmations.
* Assist in booking and processing corporate actions and trade adjustments.
Operational Risk & Control:
* Identify and escalate trade booking errors, settlement failures, and operational risks.
* Maintain a strong control framework to mitigate risk and enhance efficiency.
* Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal compliance policies.
* Support audits, risk assessments, and control reviews.
Stakeholder Management & Communication:
* Act as a liaison between trading, sales, operations, compliance, and IT.
* Provide timely updates and solutions to trading desk queries.
* Contribute to knowledge-sharing and training initiatives within the team.
Requirements:
* 2+ years of business related experience in the financial services industry.
* Good knowledge and understanding of Cash Equity products (desirable)
-Cash equity, FX forwards, FX spot, exchange traded options, ETFs, Exchange Index
-RCCA & CSAs
-Give-Ups
* Knowledge of the following trading systems would be beneficial
-Fidessa ETP & CTP
-Bloomberg
-ALERT
-Gloss
-CTM
-Genesis
-Excel VBA an advantage
* Knowledge of Financial Markets and Regulatory oversight bodies.
* Microsoft Office skills particularly in Excel (including VBA)
* An understanding and some familiarity of Python programming for BAU processes
Why Join the team?
* Front office exposure, working closely with traders and sales teams.
* Career growth opportunities in a global investment bank.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
Feel free to reach out and apply if this role aligns well with you.
Claudia.goncalves@roberthalf.co.uk