Middle office analyst - #2087447

We are working on behalf of a global financial services client to bring to market an experienced professional to join its equity derivatives middle office team to support a growing products.
This role sits at the centre of the business, providing end-to-end lifecycle support across structured notes and corporate actions, covering equity-linked and cross-asset derivatives distributed to a global client base.
You will act as a subject matter expert across front-to-back trade flows, partnering closely with front office, trade capture, operations and technology. The position combines day-to-day oversight with strategic input, including lifecycle programme delivery, process improvement and senior stakeholder engagement.
Key responsibilities include:

• Own structured product lifecycle management and corporate actions across front-to-back trade flows
• Validate front office pricing and maintain accurate positions, trade capture and data integrity
• Lead exception management, resolving lifecycle and reconciliation issues end-to-end
• Deliver process improvements, define KPIs/SLAs and enhance controls and client service
• Support strategic initiatives, stakeholder engagement and lifecycle programme delivery

Key experience and skills:

• Strong Middle Office experience, ideally across structured products
• Deep understanding of structured notes, corporate actions and F2B lifecycle processes
• Proven ability to operate as an SME in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Solid analytical, problem-solving and project delivery skills
• Clear communication skills with strong stakeholder management and risk awareness

If successful, this role offers a highly competitive day rate with a leading employer in Northern Ireland, on a long-term contract engagement with strong potential for extension.This position requires 3 days per week on-site in Belfast; only candidates who can meet this requirement will be considered.
If you're interested, please send an up-to-date copy of your CV If this role isn't quite right but you're exploring new opportunities, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.

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