Trade Confirmations Analyst

A leading Investment Bank is looking for Trade Confirmations Analyst to join them.
You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end confirmation process for precious metals trades during a system migration. This involves handling manual confirmations and exceptions due to the transition.

Role: Trade Confirmations Analyst
Rate: £200 - £275 per day (inside IR35)
Pay framework: Employment Company/Umbrella Company
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: initially 6-week contract, likely to extend
Location: London
Working Pattern: Hybrid 2-3 days per week office based.

Responsibilities:

• Manually process trade confirmations, including verification of trade details, counterparty information, and settlement instructions.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between trade details and confirmations.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams (trading desk, settlements) and external counterparties to resolve confirmation breaks.
• Maintain accurate records of all confirmations and related communication.
• Escalate complex issues to the Team Lead and/or relevant stakeholders.
• Adhere to established procedures and regulatory requirements for trade confirmations.
• Work effectively under pressure and manage a high volume of confirmations during the migration period.
• Adapt to evolving processes and procedures as the firm transitions to a new system.

Requirements:

• Experience in processing trade confirmations, preferably for precious metals.
• Understanding of trade lifecycle events and settlement procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.

Apply today!