We are recruiting for a leading trading firm, looking for a Trade Reconciliations Operations Specialist to join a high-performing operations team supporting global trading activity. This position is focused on ensuring the accuracy and integrity of trading data, delivering reliable reporting, and maintaining strong controls across a wide range of financial products.

In this role, you will be responsible for validating trades, reconciling positions, and ensuring financial records are accurate. You will work closely with front office, finance, technology, and other operational groups to resolve discrepancies, streamline processes, and support the end-to-end trade lifecycle. Success in this role requires a mix of analytical skill, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities include:
• Validate and reconcile trade activity across multiple asset classes • Monitor and explain daily profit and loss movements • Investigate and resolve breaks between internal systems and external counterparties • Manage post-trade processes including corporate actions, exercises, and currency settlements • Partner with technology teams to enhance systems and reporting tools • Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives • Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to colleagues across the business

Experience Required:
• At least 5 years of experience in trade support, reconciliations, or a related function within financial services • Strong product knowledge across derivatives, equities, fixed income, FX, or digital assets • Advanced Excel skills, with additional exposure to SQL or VBA seen as an advantage • Comfortable working with large datasets and identifying process efficiencies • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage queries from a range of stakeholders • A degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related discipline • Proven track record of operating effectively both independently and within a team setting

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of products and markets while working at the heart of a fast-paced trading environment. The role offers the chance to make a tangible impact by improving controls, enhancing efficiency, and helping the business scale effectively.

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