Analyst – Middle Office Operations

Job Title: Analyst - Middle Office Operations (Hybrid)

Location: Denver, CO

Role Overview:

• The Middle Office Analyst will support daily client trade activity across a wide range of asset types, including listed equities, fixed income, and derivatives.
• The role is responsible for ensuring operational accuracy, resolving trade discrepancies, and providing timely reporting, while maintaining a strong focus on client service and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage critical daily operational functions across the trade lifecycle, including Trade Capture, Matching, Settlement, Accounting Integration, Pricing, and Corporate Actions.
• Gather and verify trade information from multiple sources in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
• Resolve transaction discrepancies, including unmatched/failed trades, pricing issues, dividends/coupons, FX, derivatives contracts, account overdrafts, and bank wires.
• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports for internal and external clients; respond to follow-up inquiries.
• Conduct research on complex trade or process issues and drive resolution.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement to enhance efficiency, quality, and operational control.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients, providing a high level of stakeholder management.
• Work may occasionally be required on holidays.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of related financial industry experience, preferably in middle/back office operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to drive solutions.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of various security types (equities, debt, private instruments, derivatives).
• Experience with 40 ACT mutual fund operations.
• Familiarity with SWIFT messaging formats.
• Proven ability to maintain a customer-focused attitude under pressure.
• Ability to work independently while adhering to operational guidelines and controls.

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