City of London - Experienced Back Office Support – Fixed Income

Company Overview

Established in 2009, the firm has extensive expertise in trading distressed debt, credit securities, and other illiquid assets, consistently adding significant value by addressing complex liquidity and execution challenges.

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum

Job Overview

As an Experienced Back Office Support – Fixed Income, you’ll contribute to the smooth operation of the firm’s fixed income activities.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing:

• Trade Booking and Confirmation: Managing the booking and confirmation process for complex fixed income trades, ensuring timely and precise handling.
• Settlement and Reconciliation: Overseeing settlement activities and conducting reconciliations to resolve any discrepancies effectively.
• Compliance and Regulatory Reporting: Ensuring that all fixed income transactions comply with regulatory standards, including comprehensive record-keeping and reporting.
• Process Improvement: Identifying and implementing best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
• Client and Counterparty Management: Serving as the primary contact for clients, brokers, and counterparties to resolve trade-related issues.
• Technical Support: Leveraging industry-standard software to support fixed income transactions and reporting needs, providing troubleshooting as needed.

Here Are the Skills You’ll Need:

• Experience: At least 3 years in a back-office role, ideally with exposure to fixed income or related financial products.
• In-Depth Knowledge of Fixed Income Products: Solid understanding of bonds, loans, structured products, and general market practices.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with compliance standards pertinent to fixed income trading and settlement processes.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse discrepancies and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with industry tools such as Bloomberg, TradeWeb, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders effectively.

You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Here Are the Benefits of This Job:

• Competitive Salary: Offering a strong salary with performance-based incentives.
• Industry Exposure: Gain valuable exposure to a diverse array of fixed income products and industry practices.
• Career Development: Support for continuous professional development and career growth opportunities.

This role opens pathways for advancement within the financial industry, especially in finance and operations.