Operations and Liquidity Analyst

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Operations and Liquidity Analyst to join our dynamic team at a leading foreign exchange (FX) company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring smooth operations, managing liquidity flows, and providing analytical insights to support the firm's trading and operational activities. This role requires a solid understanding of financial markets, FX operations, and liquidity management strategies.

Job responsibilities

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Provide data-driven insights on operational efficiency and liquidity management.
• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports related to FX operations and liquidity.
• Analyse key metrics such as trade volume, liquidity levels, execution quality, and costs associated with liquidity provisioning.
• Assist in developing dashboards and reporting tools for senior management to monitor operational performance.

Process Improvement and Automation:

• Identify opportunities to enhance operational processes, reduce manual intervention, and improve efficiency through automation and system improvements.
• Work with technology teams to implement new tools or systems that streamline liquidity management and operational workflows.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure that all operations and liquidity management activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of market regulations and ensure adherence to best practices in FX operations and liquidity management.

Operations:

• Oversee day-to-day FX operations, ensuring accurate trade execution, settlement, and reconciliation processes.
• Work closely with trading and risk management teams to ensure smooth trade flow and manage risk exposure.
• Perform daily reconciliation of transactions between front office, back office, and custodians.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in trading activities, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.

Liquidity Management:

• Monitor and manage liquidity across various FX markets to ensure sufficient liquidity for trading.
• Collaborate with liquidity providers to ensure competitive pricing and optimal liquidity conditions.
• Analyse and optimize internal liquidity usage, ensuring efficient execution and minimizing slippage.
• Report on liquidity trends and provide actionable insights to senior management.

Qualifications and experience

Experience:

• 2-5 years of experience in operations, liquidity management, or a similar role within the FX or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of FX products, markets, and trading platforms.
• Experience with trade settlement, reconciliation, and reporting systems.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Excel, data analysis, and financial modelling.
• Familiarity with SQL, VBA, or Python for automation is a plus.
• Experience with FX trading platforms and market data systems.

Analytical Skills:

• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to identify trends, patterns, and issues in large datasets and provide actionable insights.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.

Problem-Solving:

• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and act quickly in a fast-paced environment.

We offer an exciting career opportunity and competitive remuneration to the successful candidate. Please send us your detailed resume with current and expected salary by clicking “Apply Now”