Loans Support Analyst

Join the London-based investment banking arm of a leading global financial group. This is a unique "Dual-Hatting" role where you will provide vital financial control and support across both our securities and corporate banking entities.

You will be a key member of the Finance Department's Product Control team, ensuring the integrity of loan trading data across two major systems: WSO and Murex.

• System Reconciliation: Lead the management and resolution of T0 breaks between WSO (Wall Street Office) and Murex loan trades and positions.

• Lifecycle Management: Ensure all servicing events, such as paydowns and restructures, are accurately reflected across both systems to ensure accurate downstream reporting.

• Trade Integrity: Review new trades and counterparty setups to ensure flawless data flow to the Finance team.

• P&L Support: Perform independent calculations of delayed compensation to be accrued in daily P&L and flag discrepancies in settlement memos.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Front Office, Trade Support, and Risk Management departments in London and international head offices.

• Project Management: Participate in the Loan IQ implementation project and manage small-scale process improvement initiatives.

• System Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience using WSO is essential. Experience with Murex is highly desirable.

• Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of secondary loan market products.

• Technical Skills: Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Vlookups, Pivot Tables).

• Academic Background: Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (Accounting, Finance, or Maths) or equivalent professional experience.

• Soft Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate resolution efforts across various internal departments.

The Finance Department provides essential support to the business, fulfilling internal and external financial reporting functions. The team plays a vital role in business planning, external audits, and tax compliance, while monitoring regulatory capital and liquidity for the Bank of England and international regulators.

As this role falls under a dual-hatting arrangement, you will perform duties on an entity-neutral basis. You are required to:

• Act with integrity, due skill, care, and diligence in line with FCA and PRA Conduct Rules.

• Ensure all necessary finance services are provided to a professional level for both the banking and securities entities.

• Identify and escalate any potential conflicts of interest.

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003