Analyst - Capital Markets Operations

1w1 week ago

Validus Risk Management

London, GB · Full-time · £40,000 – £55,000

About this role

Validus Risk Management is seeking a motivated and analytically strong Analyst to join our Capital Markets Operations team. This role offers hands-on exposure to global financial markets, derivatives trading operations, and client-facing infrastructure within a fast-growing capital markets platform. It suits detail-oriented, intellectually curious individuals building a career in capital markets operations.

You will support the end-to-end trade lifecycle across FX, derivatives, commodities and futures. Key tasks include trade capture and confirmation, settlement coordination, reconciliations and break investigation, plus regulatory and internal reporting. Additional duties cover counterparty onboarding, fund finance operations, and treasury-related activities.

Work closely with senior team members to understand operational workflows and best practices. Build relationships with clients, banks, brokers and internal stakeholders. Develop understanding of regulatory requirements and operational risk controls.

Contribute to process improvement initiatives and support automation efforts. Use Excel to analyse operational data and enhance reporting. Gain familiarity with tools like Python, Alteryx, or Power Query through supported training and development.

Requirements

Up to 3 years of experience in financial services, capital markets operations, treasury, fund administration, or a related field
Exposure to financial instruments such as FX, derivatives, fixed income or commodities advantageous
Strong Excel skills including formulas, data manipulation and reconciliation
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
Interest in automation, data analysis and improving processes
Exposure to Python, Alteryx, VBA, Power BI or similar tools advantageous
High level of accuracy and organisational discipline
Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

Support end-to-end trade lifecycle across FX, derivatives, commodities and futures including trade capture, confirmation, settlement coordination, reconciliations and regulatory reporting
Assist with counterparty onboarding and trading infrastructure setup including documentation and coordination with investment banks
Support fund finance operations and treasury-related activities
Assist with LEI management and client documentation processes
Collect and organise client financial statements and support ATE testing processes
Contribute to identification of process inefficiencies and implement improvements
Support automation and workflow enhancement initiatives
Use Excel and other tools to analyse operational data and improve reporting accuracy