Trade Operations Analyst

Trade Operations Analyst
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM GMT
Salary: €33,000 – €40,000 + 10% bonus + benefits

About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Trade Operations Analyst to join a global financial services team, supporting equity, fixed income and foreign exchange (FX) trading activities.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate processing of trade confirmations, settlements and fails management. You will work closely with trading desks, brokers, custodian banks and internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues, manage risk and ensure smooth trade execution across international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor trade confirmations, settlement activities and failed trades, ensuring timely resolution.
• Investigate discrepancies, identify operational risks and proactively implement solutions.
• Support trade matching and settlement processes across international markets.
• Coordinate with Equity and FX trading desks, brokers, custodian banks and other business partners.
• Manage operational queries and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Identify process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and quality.
• Contribute to projects as a subject matter expert, sharing knowledge of trade operations and settlement processes.
• Escalate high-risk issues appropriately to minimise potential financial and operational losses.
• Ensure daily activities are completed in line with established procedures and deadlines.

• At least 3 years of experience in financial services, ideally within custody operations, trade support or fixed income operations.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in trade lifecycle management, settlements or fails management.
• Good understanding of market settlement practices and FX settlement processes.
• Familiarity with industry platforms such as OMGEO Alert, CTM, CLS or Finastra is an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to identify potential risks, prioritise competing tasks and develop effective solutions.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies is an advantage.

• Permanent employment in Dublin.
• The opportunity to work within a global financial services environment.
• Exposure to international equity, fixed income and FX trading operations.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals across global markets.
• Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and operational projects.