Middle Office Analyst

Summary

Join Auros, a leading algorithmic trading and market-making firm, as a Middle Office Analyst. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our trading activities, focusing on reconciliations, daily bookings, and managing various financial processes. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a dynamic environment. You will monitor accounts and portfolios, assist the trading team, resolve discrepancies, manage creditor interactions, produce reports, and contribute to process improvement. The position offers remote work, international exposure, and a collaborative environment. We are seeking a candidate with a Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years of middle office experience, and proficiency in Excel and financial software.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's degree from a reputable institution in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Have 3-5 years of middle office experience, preferably within a multi-national, and ideally in digital currencies, trading or other financial services organisation
• Be able to raise issues with peers and managers, as well as communicate with clients and business partners to negotiate terms, as necessary
• Demonstrate an excellent ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and demonstrate self-reliance and self-motivation (as you will be working remotely)
• Possess good initiative, a great sense of urgency and personal resilience to manage the ups and downs of fast-paced teams
• Be proficient in Excel and financial software systems
• Have excellent communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external partners

Responsibilities

• Monitor accounts and portfolios, and assist in daily reconciliations using a combination of tools and analytic skills
• Assist the trading team with asset management in various exchanges and follow up fund transfers when necessary
• Work either individually, with other teams, or with external contacts to resolve any identified discrepancies and troubleshoot any systemic issues promptly and effectively
• Manage creditor interactions, verifying terms, facilitating drawdown and payment of loan principal and interest, auditing invoices and addresses
• Produce scheduled and unscheduled reports, analyses, and historical records as required by mandate or in support of other teams
• Help in quality assurance practises and help developing manual processes into effective, automated processes
• Conduct thorough break analysis and resolve discrepancies in trading data
• Assist with various ad hoc projects and tasks as required by the team

Preferred Qualifications

• Have an understanding of blockchain technology, digital assets, and the regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrencies
• Be a self-starter who goes beyond what is asked for to get the job done well

Benefits

• Ability to work remotely with a globally distributed team at the forefront of the digital asset industry, working with some of the biggest names in cryptocurrency trading
• International exposure and experience, working from your home country
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Autonomy and a flat structure means you can contribute your ideas from day one and really leave your mark in our growing organisation