Robert Walters
Structured Credit Middle Office Associate
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Structured Credit Middle Office Associate
Location: London
Role Type: Permanent
Work Setup: Hybrid - 2 days in the office
The Opportunity
Are you a Middle Office, Trade Support or Operations professional looking to move into a highly visible role supporting complex and bespoke trading activity? We're partnering with Nomura to hire an Associate into their Structured Credit Middle Office team. This is an opportunity to join a small, high-performing team that sits at the heart of the trading business, working directly with Structured Credit and Securitised Products trading desks.
Nomura is a global financial services group and investment bank with a strong presence across Asia, Europe and the Americas, serving individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through wealth management, asset management, wholesale markets and banking. The company is generally seen as a high-performance, client-focused organisation with a long history, international exposure and a culture that emphasises ethics, collaboration and diverse talent.
Why This Role
Many of the transactions are bespoke and non-standard, meaning there is genuine opportunity to investigate issues, challenge assumptions, improve processes and add value. This is not a processing role; it is a role for someone who enjoys problem solving, ownership and stakeholder engagement.
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What You'll Do
- Provide operational support to Structured Credit and Securitised Products trading desks.
- Examine trade bookings and probe any discrepancies.
- Oversee complex trade lifecycle events and associated cash flows.
- Collaborate closely with Front Office, Risk, Product Control, Settlements and Documentation teams.
- Analyse and resolve operational issues and exception events.
- Design and implement controls and governance frameworks.
- Lead process improvement initiatives and system enhancement projects.
What You Bring
- Experience in Middle Office, Trade Support, Settlements or Operations Control within a control focused environment.
- Practical experience supporting credit, structured products, fixed income, derivatives or other complex asset classes.
- Thorough understanding of the trade lifecycle from capture through settlement and subsequent lifecycle events.
- Excellent investigation and problem solving skills with the ability to identify root causes for non standard issues.
- Strong controls and risk awareness mindset.
- Confident stakeholder management and communication, able to challenge traders and senior stakeholders and build relationships across Front Office, Risk, Product Control and Settlements.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced trading environment
- Proficient in Excel.
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What's Next
If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you.
This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
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