A leading global investment bank is looking for an Equities Middle Office Analyst to join its Hong Kong team on a 9-month maternity cover. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure within a front-office facing environment, supporting a dynamic equities trading desk across a wide range of derivative products.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with trading, sales, settlement, technology, and offshore support teams to investigate trade issues and resolve operational queries promptly.
- Monitor daily equities trading activity and ensure transactions are properly reflected across internal booking and risk platforms.
- Carry out trade support duties across products such as TRS, equity swaps, listed futures and options, structured notes, and OTC equity derivatives.
- Perform regular position, trade, and activity checks throughout the day and after market close to identify breaks or booking discrepancies.
- Ensure key controls, reconciliations, and sign-offs are completed accurately within required timelines.
- Help streamline daily workflows and support enhancements to middle office processes where required.
Requirements
- Prior experience in equities middle office / trade support / operations within a financial institution.
- Good understanding of equity derivatives products, particularly TRS, swaps, futures, and options.
- Familiar with front-to-back trade lifecycle, including trade capture, reconciliation, and settlement processes.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work with regional/global stakeholders.
- Proficient in Excel and MS Office, with ability to pick up systems quickly.
- Flexible to support trading desk hours when required.
If this opportunity aligns with your experience, feel free to apply or reach out for a confidential discussion.