FX & Money Markets Operations Analyst/Associate

The Opportunity A leading global investment bank is looking for an Analyst or Associate for supporting the end-to-end post-trade lifecycle of Foreign Exchange (FX) and Money Market (MM) transactions, ensuring timely trade confirmation, settlement processing, exception management, and risk mitigation. The role works closely with Front Office, Middle Office, Counterparties, Custodians, Correspondent Banks, and Internal Control teams to ensure accurate and efficient processing of treasury transactions. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day processing of FX and Money Market transactions, ensuring timely confirmation, settlement, exception management and reconciliation activities are completed accurately and within agreed service levels. The role will support business-as-usual operations by working closely with internal stakeholders and external counterparties to ensure smooth and efficient trade lifecycle processing. Key Responsibilities Trade Confirmations • Validate and issue confirmations for FX and Money Market transactions. • Match and affirm trades via electronic matching platforms or equivalent systems. • Investigate and resolve confirmation mismatches and trade discrepancies within agreed timelines. • Escalate unresolved breaks and control issues appropriately. Settlements Processing • Monitor settlement queues and ensure timely payment release. • Verify settlement instructions against approved SSI databases. • Manage funding and cash settlement obligations to avoid failed trades and overdrafts. Exception Management • Investigate settlement failures, unmatched trades and payment breaks. • Liaise with counterparties, nostro agents and internal stakeholders to resolve exceptions. • Perform root cause analysis and recommend process improvements. • Track aged items and ensure timely closure. Nostro Reconciliation & Cash Management • Monitor nostro account activity and investigate unreconciled entries. • Support daily cash positioning and liquidity management activities. • Ensure timely escalation of cash shortfalls and funding gaps. Controls and Risk Management • Adhere to operational risk and control frameworks. • Ensure compliance with market practices, internal policies and regulatory requirements. • Support audit requests and control testing activities. • Maintain accurate records and evidence of operational activities. • Participate in operational improvement initiatives and system enhancements. Foreign Exchange • FX Spot • FX Forward • FX Swaps • Deliverable FX transactions Money Markets • Deposits • Borrowings • Commercial Paper • Certificates of Deposit • Short-term Funding Products Skills and Experience • Good understanding of FX and Money Market products. • Experience managing confirmations and settlement activities. • Knowledge of payment and settlement processes. • Experience investigating and resolving trade and settlement exceptions. • Strong understanding of operational controls and risk management. • Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Preferred • Experience within a global investment bank, commercial bank or financial institution. • Knowledge of SWIFT message formats • Knowledge of CLS settlement processes. Core Skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. • Delivers accurate, high-quality work within agreed timelines. • Takes ownership of issues and drives them through to resolution. • Demonstrates sound judgment in managing operational and settlement risks. • Identifies opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiency. • Adapts well to change and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives. • Performs effectively under pressure in a high-volume environment. Key Attributes • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision. • Strong sense of accountability and ownership. • Commercially aware with a solid understanding of loan trading risks. • Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across stakeholder groups. • Communicates complex issues clearly and effectively while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. How We Work: Delta Capita is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, colour, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you require any reasonable adjustments through your interview process, please use the designated space within the application questionnaire. This is a permanent full-time position located in London with hybrid working. As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible, if your profile is selected, a member of our team will contact you within 4 weeks. For this role a valid working permit for the UK is mandatory. Expectations regarding hybrid working: As we are a Service Provider and Consulting firm servicing clients, our policy for physically working from the office (which may be the clients' offices or our own offices depending on the client) aligns to what our clients' policies and expectations are and these vary. Most of our clients now require a minimum