Transaction Processing Analyst

Are you interested in a new role as a Transaction Processing Analyst?

As a Transaction Processing Analyst, you will act as a key point of contact for downstream groups and provide first-line controls and support for a variety of trading desks. You will work with both vanilla and complex derivative products, ensuring accurate transaction capture, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Our Middle Office supports traders with a high demanding volume of trades and our team must ensure that our controls and monitoring are completed accurately and efficiently.

This is a fast-paced environment requiring strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately capture business transactions in the Risk Management System.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Liaise with Marketing Support, Settlements, Collateral, Finance, and other Back Office control groups.
• Monitor trade lifecycle event processing and identify manual touch-points.
• Assist in preparing and updating weekly metrics and periodic reporting for management.
• Support the analysis and identification of inconsistencies in control processes and business functions.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and support project delivery.
• Escalate issues and ensure timely resolution in line with business standards.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Highly numerate with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Basic understanding of derivative products (vanilla and complex).
• Awareness of risk types: market, operational, settlement, credit, legal, and reputational.
• Proficiency in Excel and general computer literacy.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage shifting priorities.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Exposure to risk management and reporting systems.
• Experience with straight-through processing.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to implement solutions.
• Awareness of operational risks and control frameworks.
• Experience supporting process improvement or project initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.