Credit Middle Office Analyst

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Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Corporate & Investment Banking

Job title

Credit Middle Office Analyst

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Management position

No

Job summary

As an Analyst in the Middle Office Credit Trade Support team, you'll play a key role in supporting the execution of control functions for our Global Markets Division trading desks. Positioned close to the trading floor, you'll develop relationships with traders while learning about the Credit Market Business Line that works with financial products including Bonds, CDS, CDS Indices, CDOs, Swaps, and FRAs.

Under the guidance of experienced professionals, you'll ensure accurate and timely trade capture, validation, and lifecycle management in Front Office systems. Your work will help uphold the integrity of trade processing while deepening your understanding of market operations and control frameworks.

This role provides an excellent foundation for understanding the operational aspects of credit trading, including trade validation, lifecycle management, and issue resolution. You will have opportunities to learn about client business development, transaction security, and risk control while gaining exposure to business projects such as new markets development and adaptation to new regulations.

Key Responsibilities

* Assist with trade validation in Front Office systems under supervision.
* Support CDS & Indices trade booking and follow-up processes.
* Help process Swaps trade bookings and follow-up.
* Perform false/technical counterparty checks as directed.
* Learn distressed assets lifecycle management processes.

Strategy & Business Planning

* Support process improvement initiatives by gathering data.
* Learn about control procedures and their implementation.
* Observe new product development from an operational perspective.
* Help identify efficiency opportunities within existing workflows.
* Learn about regulatory requirements affecting Middle Office operations.

Supplementary Information

Our commitment to you

Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2023). We offer more than just a job.

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment where CSR is embraced in our day-to-day business operation, innovation is encouraged and diversity is celebrated.

Crédit Agricole CIB, the first French bank to have committed to the Equator Principles, is a pioneer and global leader in sustainable finance. Our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility means that your work will have a positive impact on our communities and the environment.

With a people-centric culture where everyone is valued, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work - it is where you make an impact.

Our hiring process is open to all and should you have any particular needs or you may require adjustments, please let us know.

Position location

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

High school / Secondary school / A levels / AS levels / IB

Academic qualification / Speciality

* Degree in finance or previous experience in Middle Office functions.

Experience

* Middle Office / Back Office / Trade Support experience.
* Good knowledge of credit products: bonds and CDS.
* Swaps
* Structured products

Required skills

* Rigorous and organised
* Autonomy
* ability to work across disciplines.
* good communication both verbally and written.
* proactive
* reliable
* high technical and analytical ability
* sensitivity to operational risk
* ability to work under pressure.
* Integrity

Technical skills required

* Proficient in Excel
* VBA knowledge would be beneficial
* Good knowledge of capital markets processes.
* Good knowledge of Credit front office systems.
* Good knowledge of Bonds front office systems.

Languages

English