Operations Analyst - London (Greater), United Kingdom - gfo-x

Description

Operations Analyst - London, UK

We are seeking an Operations Analyst to join our team at GFO-X, the UK's first regulated and centrally cleared trading venue dedicated to digital asset derivatives.

You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team bringing the features of traditional derivative markets to the rapidly expanding digital asset arena. GFO-X will lead in the new era of regulated trading venue that trade 24/7. In this role, you will help with the various technology systems needed to grow a new, regulated trading venue.

Operations at GFO-X has eight main pillars - Market Operations, Client Onboarding, Product, Regulatory Reporting, Relationship Management (clients, vendors and CCP) Management Information, Control and Fees and Invoicing.

The role requires a keen, energetic person, with analytical problem-solving skills.

GFO-X is in a design, automate, build mode with a target to launch our trading venue in late 2023.

The scope of the role is to be part of fast-growing team and will involve liaison within Operations and with various internal departments - Sales and Membership, Compliance, Trade Surveillance, Finance and Risk and interacting with our documentation suite. There will also be external facing responsibilities - participants (clients) and our CCP and vendor partners.

We have many critical technical processes and workflow to build around our market and then operate. The successful candidate will be a contributor and member of the Operations team.

The role is suited for a candidate wishing to enter a career in financial markets. No previous financial services experience required.

Responsibilities:

• Opportunity to learn on the job about financial markets, market structure, centralised clearing via a CCP, use of technology, data structures and financial products traded by global institutions.
• Working on a rotation across the eight pillars within operations
• Tasks set by Head of Operations or Market Operations manager.
• Monitoring of GFO-X market - following granular check lists carefully and methodically.
• Handling questions / enquiries from participants, clients, prospects, vendor partners.
• Working with large data sets and the creation of management information.
  Requirements:
  • Degree holder or high grade A Levels (finance, science, maths, technology, business administration).
  • Good organisational skills with a strategic mindset.
  • Highly analytical with an attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and highly collaborative environment.
  • VBA / excel / macros vitally important.
  • SQL Query coding experience or similar experience.
  • Deep knowledge of Microsoft software suite - especially Excel, PowerBI, PowerPoint.
  • Strong communication skills and fluent spoken and written English.
  • Willing to work shifts early (7am) / late (8pm) at and post launch.
    This role is to be based in our London Headquarters and reporting into our Operations Manager. GFO-X is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Competitive benefits included.