As an Transaction Processing Analyst in the EMEA CEM & Rates Middle Office, you will act as a key point of contact for downstream groups and provide first-line controls and support for a variety of trading desks, including CEM & G10 Linear and CEM Exotics & Hybrids. You will work with both vanilla and complex derivative products, ensuring accurate transaction capture, risk management, and regulatory compliance. 

Our Middle Office currently supports approx. 80 traders with a trade volume of 105,000 per day, due to this high demanding volume we must ensure our controls monitoring this population are accurately and efficiently completed.   

This is a fast-paced environment requiring strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

Accurately capture business transactions in the Risk Management System.Ensure compliance with regulatory standardsLiaise with Marketing Support, Settlements, Collateral, Finance, and other Back Office control groups.Monitor trade lifecycle event processing and identify manual touch-points.Assist in preparing and updating weekly metrics and periodic reporting for management.Support the analysis and identification of inconsistencies in control processes and business functions.Participate in process improvement initiatives and support project delivery.Escalate issues and ensure timely resolution in line with business standards.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

Highly numerate with strong analytical skills.Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.Basic understanding of derivative products (vanilla and complex).Awareness of risk types: market, operational, settlement, credit, legal, and reputational.Proficiency in Excel and general computer literacy.Ability to work under pressure and manage shifting priorities.

Preferred Skills

Exposure to risk management and reporting systems.Experience with straight-through processing.Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to implement solutions.Awareness of operational risks and control frameworks.Experience supporting process improvement or project initiatives.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.