REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a prime brokerage or middle office environment, with a focus on synthetic equity products
• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle and operational processes in equity derivatives
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in a client-facing or front-office support role is highly desirable
• A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail

ABOUT THE ROLE

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Trade Support Analyst to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 12-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London.
Our client is seeking a Trade Support Analyst who has experience in Synthetic equity products, who will be embedded on the trading floor, supporting the Equity Trading and Derivatives desk. You will work closely with Sales, Trading, Business Management, and Technology teams to ensure seamless post-trade processing and client service for synthetic equity products across global markets including Australia, Asia, EMEA, and the US.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing post-trade allocation and resolving trade exceptions for synthetic equity clients
• Acting as a key liaison between front office and operations to ensure timely resolution of client-related issues
• Escalating operational risks and client-impacting issues promptly and appropriately
• Supporting the full trade lifecycle, including booking, confirmation, and settlement processes
• Participating in global and local initiatives to enhance client experience, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency
• Conducting user acceptance testing (UAT) and contributing to process improvement projects