Operations Analyst

Role OverviewCIMAS Consulting is the central service pillar for Britannia Global Markets. The Operations Analyst will support the elements of the transaction lifecycle management or the reconciliation function across Futures & Options, FX and CFD. This includes clearing, settlement, option expiry, static data, exchange reporting, counterparty reconciliation of trades, positions, cash and inter-system reconciliation where applicable. An important focus is to operate efficiently, root cause analysis is adhered to and to ensure appropriate documentation is in place to support operational excellence and run an exception based model.Role & ResponsibilityMonitor the transaction clearing process and ensure any issues are addressed and root cause analysis is completed to prevent reoccurring issueComplete the reconciliation processes for counterparties, regulatory reporting and inter-systems where applicable and ensure any issues are addressed and root cause analysis is completed to prevent reoccurring issueComplete reconciliation reporting of breaks to management to adhere to governanceComplete the exchange (Large Trader/CFTC) and regulatory reporting (MiFID/EMIR) activities including resolution of regulatory and exchange reporting exceptions are resolvedComplete the trade settlement processes including and not limited to expiration and option exercise and assignment processesManagement of static data processesMaintenance and build of reconciliations within the Duco applicationComplete allocated tasks that contribute towards automation to reduce manual processsCommunicating and collaborating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain good relationshipsAdhere to operational controlsExperience we are lookingMinimum 2+ years’ operations experience within an brokerage environmentUnderstanding of the transaction lifecycle management e.g. trade settlement, expiration process, option exercise & assignmentsUnderstanding of the reconciliation processRegulatory Reporting experience and exception management experience (MiFID/EMIR)IR)Static data experience e.g. product static and client static and the impact this has on downstream regulatory and exchange reportingExperience across exchange reporting such as Exchange (CME/ICE) Large Trader ReportiAccuracy and attention to detailQuick learner with the ability to learn new processes and applicationsProactive. Required to digest what is needed and make the role fit the needsExcellent communication and collaboration skills with a variety of internal and external stakeholdersGood analysis and problem-solving skills, escalating any issues accordingly.Investigative and inquisitive nature; willing to challenge accepted practiceNice toExperience of XTP, Spectrum and Duco or similar post trade and reconciliation applicationsExperience working on projects (with good organisational skills)