Middle Office Trade Support Analyst

FDM Group

$70K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in a Middle Office role focusing on SWAPs or derivatives
  • Experience managing complex trade lifecycles and resolving operational issues
  • Strong knowledge of SWAPs including pricing, valuation, and risk concepts
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as Python
  • Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication abilities for engaging stakeholders
  • Capacity to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Oversee end-to-end trade lifecycle for SWAPs including booking and validation
  • Proactively identify and resolve discrepancies to mitigate risks
  • Collaborate with traders, risk management, and back-office teams
  • Drive process improvements and leverage key platforms like Calypso
  • Provide insights into SWAP portfolios and lifecycle events
  • Maintain strong relationships across regional teams
  • Investigate root causes of issues and deliver timely resolutions

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with in-office requirements 3 days per week
  • Opportunity to work with a globally recognized financial institution
  • Involvement in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Chance to contribute to important operational processes
  • Focus on operational excellence, risk mitigation, and innovation
Full Job Description
Über die Rolle

This position requires the successful candidate to work on a W2 directly with FDM. We cannot accept C2C, 1099 or employment sponsorship (e.g. H1-B) for this position.

FDM is seeking a Middle Office Trade Support Analyst located in New York to support a project in the Financial Services sector. Involvement in this project is anticipated to last initially 12 monthsbut may be extended.

This role will be hybrid with requirements to be in office 3 days per week.

Das bringst du mit

Join a dynamic and globally recognized financial institution within the Operations Division, Corporate Operating Group as a Middle Office Operations Analyst where operational excellence, risk mitigation, and innovation are at the core of everything we do. Our Operations teams play a critical role in supporting global markets by ensuring the accurate and efficient management of the trade lifecycle for complex derivative products. This is an opportunity to be part of a fast paced, collaborative environment that directly contributes to the success of one of the firm's most important divisions.

Our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end trade lifecycle for SWAPs, including booking, validation, confirmation, and reconciliation, while proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies to reduce operational and financial risk. Working closely with traders, risk management, back-office teams, and external counterparties, you will help ensure smooth workflows, timely settlements, and strong operational controls. The role also offers the opportunity to drive process improvements, leverage key platforms such as Calypso, SPECs, and Traiana, and provide meaningful insights into SWAP portfolios, risk exposure, and lifecycle events. This position is ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, enjoys problem solving, and is motivated by continuous improvement in a high performing operational environment. You will be expected to take ownership of issues, investigate root causes, and deliver timely resolutions while maintaining strong relationships across regions. Collaboration, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset are key to success in this role.

What you offer

  • Minimum of 3+ years' experience in a Middle Office role, with a focus on SWAPs or derivatives
  • Proven track record of managing complex trade lifecycles and resolving operational issues
  • Strong understanding of SWAPs (interest rate, currency, equity, etc.), including pricing, valuation, and risk concepts
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or other LLMs
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative team player, comfortable working with both local and international counterparts


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