Trade Finance SME

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Role Title: Trade Finance SME
Location: London
Duration: 31/12/2026
Days on site: 2-3
Pay Rate: £447 per day all inc. (PAYE through Umbrella)

Role Description:

We are looking for a Trade Finance SME/Business Analyst with strong expertise in secondary loan trading (SLT) and primary trading, and hands-on experience in Loan IQ trade booking and accounting flows. The candidate will play a key role in supporting front-to-back trade life cycle processes, ensuring accurate booking, accounting, and operational alignment within Loan IQ.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Lifecycle Management

o Act as a Trade SME for secondary (SLT) and primary loan trading activities.

o Support end-to-end trade life cycle including trade capture, allocation, settlement, and servicing.

Loan IQ Trade Processing

o Perform and validate trade booking in Loan IQ, ensuring accuracy of deal structures.

o Manage trade-related activities such as ticket creation, position updates, and settlements.

o Troubleshoot issues related to trade booking and system processing.

Accounting & GL Integration

o Ensure correct mapping and posting to General Ledger (GL) accounts.

o Validate accounting entries generated from trades (eg, P&L, accruals, fees).

o Work closely with finance teams to ensure alignment with accounting standards.

Business Analysis

o Gather and document business requirements for trade processing and system enhancements.

o Translate Front Office trading requirements into functional specifications for Loan IQ.

o Conduct gap analysis between current and target state processes.

Testing & Validation

o Support SIT, UAT, and production validation for trade-related changes.

o Prepare test scenarios covering trade booking, settlements, and accounting validation.

o Ensure data accuracy and reconciliation post-trade processing.

Stakeholder Collaboration

o Liaise with traders, operations, finance, and technology teams.

o Provide domain expertise and guidance on trade-related processes and system capabilities.

Process Improvement

o Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency in trade processing.

o Recommend improvements to enhance controls, accuracy, and turnaround times.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong experience in loan trading operations, including primary and secondary (SLT) markets.

Hands-on expertise in Loan IQ trade booking and processing.

Good understanding of trade accounting and GL postings.

Experience in trade life cycle management within banking or financial institutions.

Ability to interpret complex trade structures and financial instruments.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.