Trade Operations Analyst - London

About The Role

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Trade Operations Analyst to work for our client within the Banking sector. This is initially a 12 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in London.

We are supporting a global financial services organisation in the search for a Trade Operations Analyst to join a high‑performing Margins-focused operations team. The role offers exposure to complex products and high‑value cash movements within a fast‑paced institutional environment.

The team supports margin and collateral activities across multiple asset classes, with a particular focus on OTC derivatives and exchange-traded futures.

This opportunity is well suited to junior candidates with a strong academic foundation in finance or risk, who are eager to build hands‑on experience within a critical control function.

Responsibilities

• Support daily trade operations activities within a margins and collateral function
• Process and monitor margin calls, settlements, and related cash movements
• Provide operational support across OTC derivatives and futures products
• Liaise with internal teams including risk, trading, and wider operations
• Investigate and resolve breaks, exceptions, and time‑critical issues
• Ensure activities align with operational controls, procedures, and regulatory expectations
• Operate effectively in a high‑volume, deadline-driven environment

About You

• 1 to 3 years experience working within a bank and with trade operations.
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Risk, or a related discipline
• Exposure to risk, operations, or financial markets (academic or professional)
• Basic understanding of derivatives, margining, or collateral concepts
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm, accurate, and resilient under pressure
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail
• Clear communicator with a proactive and collaborative approach

About Us

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees.

FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave and work-place pension