Trading Operations Analyst

Job description

Join a fast‑growing fintech transforming how derivatives and structured products are traded.

We’re supporting an innovative trading platform as they expand their Operations team. If you have experience in trading operations, middle office, or regulatory reporting - this is a chance to step into a high‑impact role within a tech‑driven environment.

As a Trading Operations Analyst, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of daily trading activity across the venue. You’ll work closely with Technology, Product, and Compliance teams to maintain strong operational controls, support clients, and help deliver continuous improvements across the platform.

What You’ll Do

• Support daily trading operations + smooth trade‑flow execution
• Assist client onboarding (KYC/AML, data validation, system setup)
• Monitor key controls: pre‑trade, transparency, transaction reporting
• Perform reconciliations & maintain accurate operational records
• Act as first‑line support for trade‑flow issues
• Collaborate with Compliance on audits + market notifications
• Contribute to Market Abuse Monitoring
• Produce operational MI and support UAT for platform changes

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in trading ops, middle office, regulatory reporting, or a trading venue
• Understanding of the trade lifecycle + market data
• Knowledge (or desire to develop) across FCA, MiFID II, MAR, AML/CTF
• Strong Excel skills and excellent communication
• Detail‑focused, proactive, calm under pressure

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private Medical, Life Insurance (5× salary), Pension
• Flexible working
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Bike + Electric Car)

NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-03-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English