Middle Office Analyst

Join to apply for the Middle Office Analyst role at VFX FinancialContinue with Google Continue with GoogleJoin to apply for the Middle Office Analyst role at VFX FinancialDirect message the job poster from VFX FinancialFor businesses navigating the complexities of global payments and treasury management, finding fast, reliable solutions can be a challenge. VFX removes the barriers to seamless cross-border transactions, offering tailored, secure, and efficient banking and treasury services.Whether it’s corporate accounts, FX and payment services, or offering the right software and integrations to meet your business needs, VFX experts tailor the right solution every time. Behind these services is a team of ambitious VFXers who think like founders, never stop learning, and go the extra mile to help our clients succeed.About the RoleVFX are seeking a highly numerate and detail-oriented Middle Office Analyst to manage the full trade lifecycle for FX derivatives. Reporting into the Director of Trading, this role is crucial for ensuring operational excellence by overseeing trade support, driving automation improvements, and minimising risk. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate processing and reporting of trades while working with proprietary systems.This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with a mathematics or finance-related degree, strong analytical skills, and most importantly, a willingness to learn and develop.Key ResponsibilitiesQuickly develop expertise in structured FX products, market risk, and liquidity risk.Manage the entire trade lifecycle for FX derivatives, ensuring accuracy from execution to settlement.Implement and manage automated solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce manual processes.Ensure accurate trade support, reconciliation, and reporting, working closely with front-office and back-office teams.Managing a high volume of detailed, repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy.Rapidly acquiring deep knowledge of FX derivatives and financial risk within a short timeframe.Operating within legacy systems that will require eventual replacement.Managing potential out-of-hours work to meet operational deadlines.Candidate ProfileHighly Numerate: Ideally holds a finance-related or mathematics degree.Attention to Detail: Exceptional focus on detail and accuracy.Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with trade support systems is advantageous.Self-Reliant & Proactive: Demonstrates curiosity, initiative, and the ability to become self-sufficient.Hardworking & Dedicated: Willingness to work additional hours when required to meet deadlines.Derivatives Knowledge: Some experience or knowledge of derivatives, even if at an academic level, is highly advantageous but not required.Preferred Background:Candidates with relevant internship experience in financial institutions or graduates eager to learn and develop in the role.Prior experience in a trade support role desirable, but not requiredExposure to financial markets, ideally with knowledge of structured FX products.Success MeasuresThis role will be successful if within 12 months we see:Demonstrated understanding of market and financial risk in daily operations.Full ownership and flawless execution of the FX derivatives trade lifecycle.Implementation of process automation leading to improved operational efficiency.High level of accuracy and attention to detail maintained across all tasks.Rapid development of product knowledge and technical capabilities.Benefits at VFXWe offer more than just perks — we offer ownership.Our benefits include:Generous Profit Share Plan (PSP)Equity via the Company Share Option Plan (CSOP)Hybrid working 3-days per week at our Aldgate officeAnnual all-expenses paid company incentive trip abroadFlexible learning & development budgetWeekly events like Monday Supper Club, Thursday Happy Hour & regular socialsFresh fruit, breakfast staples & fully stocked drinks fridge in the officeAt VFX, the biggest benefit is the opportunity to act like an owner. Through our Profit Share Scheme (PSP) and Company Share Option Plan (CSOP), every team member has a chance to own a stake in the business and share in the profits.To show you what that looks like, in 2024, PSP participants received over $1,000,000 USD. From those distributions, more than 80% of eligible VFXers chose to become shareholders — a powerful reflection of the belief and commitment that drives VFX forward.If you care about building something meaningful, take pride in your work, and are motivated by impact — you’ll thrive here.Next StepsWe aim to respond to all applications within three weeks of submission. 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