Business Analyst – Middle Office

1. Overview

We are seeking a Business Analyst to support our Middle Office operations team. You will work at the center of our investment operations, analyzing workflows between trading, portfolio management, and back-office functions to optimize trade processing, reconciliation, and risk reporting.

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2. Key Responsibilities

You will analyze middle office processes including trade capture, settlement monitoring, cash management, position reconciliation, and P&L verification to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements. Working closely with operations staff, traders, and technology teams, you'll gather requirements for system enhancements to our order management and portfolio accounting platforms. You'll create detailed process documentation, system specifications, and user guides while developing reports and dashboards that provide real-time visibility into trade breaks, failed settlements, and operational metrics.

A key part of your role involves investigating operational issues and data discrepancies, performing root cause analysis, and implementing controls to prevent recurrence. You'll also coordinate testing for system upgrades and new functionality, ensuring changes support accurate and timely trade processing. As our investment strategies and instruments evolve, you'll assess the operational impact and work with stakeholders to ensure middle office readiness.

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3. Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 2-4 years of business analyst or operations experience in asset management, hedge funds, or investment banking
• Understanding of investment operations including trade lifecycle, settlement processes, corporate actions, and reconciliation
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, SQL, or other data analysis tools
• Experience documenting business requirements and process flows
• Familiarity with middle/back office systems such as Bloomberg AIM, SimCorp, or Aladdin
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

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Preferred

• Knowledge of various asset classes (equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX)
• Understanding of prime brokerage relationships and custody operations
• Experience with Agile methodologies or project management
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements

This role offers excellent exposure to investment operations and the opportunity to drive meaningful process improvements in a dynamic trading environment.