Prime Finance Services Trader Assistant - Analyst

Join Prime Finance Services, streamline workflows, manage exceptions, and drive control excellence now. As a Trader Assistant within the PFS team you will be supporting different trading desks, the individual will build an understanding of the various trading structures and flows, subsequently leading to be able to support them in successful execution. Role will centre around such activities as trade execution, exception and workflow management and will involve regular and close collaboration with the respective trading desks on a daily basis, along with other wider stakeholders in the workflows to ensure trading objectives are achieved, with as little adverse impact to other teams activities as possible, A continuous search for process improvement and ways to drive workflow efficiency will be a key part of the role, whilst maintaining a strong and rigorous governance model. Job responsibilities Support the respective trading desks in trade bookings, priority trade oversight, exception mgmt. and other such functions with a focus on the balance between timey execution and governance/diligence Operate as the trading desks window into the wider operations teams as a key liaison to ensuring timely query resolution Work closely and build relationships with key stakeholders such as technology, product development, QR, external vendors/agents and wider operational support teams Work with Operations functions and infrastructure groups to support a ‘one team approach’ Ensure all controls are diligently performed, completed, and signed-off on a timely basis Clear and concise communication with all support teams to ensure the timely and efficient resolution of queries Build an in-depth understanding of all trading structures from both a financial and operational perspective Required qualifications, capabilities and skills Track record of driving change and improving processes, with evidence of positive impact Clear communication skills and an ability to use these to work collaboratively, explain, and challenge, as appropriate Attention to details and sense of ownership Great team player able to work in a pressurized and changing environment Possess strong analytical and numerical skills, and be able to evidence examples of how used these previously to a positive effect Strong problem-solving, control, and project management skills Strong technical skills, especially in Excel Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills An understanding of the SBL/CMG or FDCO Trsy business Knowledge of the front to back Operations process (including the key elements such as settlements, regulatory reporting, asset servicing) Experience of Alteryx / Tableau Developing experience using AI-powered analytics, workflow automation, or intelligent process tools to drive efficiency gains, reduce manual effort, or improve accuracy in operational processes