Requirements: English
Company: DynaFin Consulting
Region: Brussels , Brussels
Our client in the banking sector is currently seeking a Trade Support Analyst to join their investment operations team.
Key Responsibilities
Trade Processing and Validation:
- Monitor and support the timely booking and validation of trades across multiple asset classes.
- Reconcile trade details between internal systems, resolving discrepancies in coordination with front office teams.
- Ensure all trade updates and confirmations are processed within required deadlines.
System and Platform Support:
- Provide first-line support for trading platforms and systems.
- Troubleshoot user issues related to trade booking and system functionality.
- Escalate technical problems and follow up on solutions.
Stakeholder Communication and Issue Resolution:
- Serve as a point of contact for trade-related inquiries from internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
- Act as an intermediary to resolve trade mismatches, such as fee differences or booking errors.
- Ensure clear and timely communication to facilitate prompt resolution of issues.
Cross-Team Coordination and Support:
- Collaborate with various teams involved in trade lifecycle management.
- Support internal projects and process changes linked to new business or operational requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and knowledge sharing within the team.
Profile:
- Bachelors or masters degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field
- 25 years of experience in trade support, middle office, or financial operations within banking or asset management
- Familiar with trade lifecycle processes and operational risk awareness
- Experience in areas such as reconciliation, collateral, or portfolio servicing is a plus
- Strong working knowledge of trading platforms and booking systems; confident troubleshooting user issues
- Skilled in Excel and comfortable working with data validation and controls
- Excellent communication skills; able to work effectively with both internal teams and external partners
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing deadlines under pressure
- Fluent in English and French and/or Dutch