Job Title: Middle Office Associate Location: Salford, UK (2 days onsite, 3 days remote a week) Duration: 10 Months Contract Job Description The goal of a Middle Office Analyst is to oversee Trade Settlement client relationships. Provide excellent customer service and loan settlement services to our growing client base while adhering to strict deadlines and targets given. The position offers exposure to external industry entities such as portfolio managers, custodians, and agent banks. Duties & accountabilities Manage client portfolio(s)/Agency trades in our loan Trade Settlement outsourcing services Communicate proactively and effectively with clients Coordinate with trade counterparties to receive and review par and distressed trade documentation Coordination with legal counsel and follow up, when needed, for distressed trades and participations Coordinate trade closings among clients, counterparties, and agents Review trade documentation, includes trade confirms, assignment agreements, and funding memos for discrepancies prior to settlement including using third party systems Follow up on outstanding trades and keep current comments updated Deliver closing packets to custodians and clients before stated deadlines Report client metrics and trends on a monthly basis Education and experience BA or BS or equal work experience Commercial awareness Knowledge of par and distressed loans and the documentation Knowledge of trade fee calculations Ability to read and interpret credit agreements Experience with daily loan transactions Exposure to ClearPar/TSI/Markit WSO systems a plus