Senior Analyst - Bond and CDS Middle Office.
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About the organisation.
Our client is a leading global financial services group with an integrated international network, serving individuals, institutions, corporates and governments across four business divisions. Its India-based services centre supports the group's global businesses with capabilities spanning trading support, research, technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support. The organisation is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship and a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and employee growth.
About the role.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Analyst to lead the Bond and CDS Middle Office function across Asia, with flexibility to support global operations. The role combines hands-on operational expertise with strategic leadership, mentoring and process optimisation. You will oversee trade lifecycle management, control frameworks and risk assessment across Bonds, Equity, CDS, CDS Index, IRS and Convertible Bonds. You will also mentor junior analysts, drive continuous improvement and manage offshore delegation to optimise team efficiency.
What you will do.
- Perform trade validation and reconciliation across Bonds, Equity, CDS, CDS Index, IRS and Convertible Bonds
- Prioritise and resolve trader queries with a focus on operational efficiency
- Own trade lifecycle management from inception through settlement
- Oversee reporting and analytics including options expiry, activity reports, broker checks, bond maturity reporting and structured repo margining reports
- Monitor risk and controls including TLM reconciliation, Data Quality Engine, gateway monitoring, KRI analysis and red flag investigations
- Manage settlements and static data, including syndicate pre-settlement checks, bond setup and valuation fails investigation
- Develop control frameworks and process improvements to enhance accuracy and reduce manual effort
- Mentor and coach junior analysts on best practices and technical skills
- Manage offshore delegation and escalations, communicating control breaches to stakeholders
What you bring.
- 3-5 years of experience in bond, CDS or derivatives middle or back office operations
- Strong knowledge of trade lifecycle management and settlements
- Hands-on experience with trade reconciliation across multiple asset classes
- Understanding of middle office control frameworks and risk assessment
- Experience with reporting, KRI monitoring and data quality processes
- Proven ability to mentor junior team members
- Strong escalation management and stakeholder communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics or a related discipline
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