Middle office analyst

We are working on behalf of a global financial services client to bring to market an experienced professional to join its equity derivatives middle office team to support a growing products. This role sits at the centre of the business, providing end-to-end lifecycle support across structured notes and corporate actions, covering equity-linked and cross-asset derivatives distributed to a global client base. You will act as a subject matter expert across front-to-back trade flows, partnering closely with front office, trade capture, operations and technology. The position combines day-to-day oversight with strategic input, including lifecycle programme delivery, process improvement and senior stakeholder engagement. Key responsibilities include: Own structured product lifecycle management and corporate actions across front-to-back trade flows Validate front office pricing and maintain accurate positions, trade capture and data integrity Lead exception management, resolving lifecycle and reconciliation issues end-to-end Deliver process improvements, define KPIs/SLAs and enhance controls and client service Support strategic initiatives, stakeholder engagement and lifecycle programme delivery Key experience and skills: Strong Middle Office experience, ideally across structured products Deep understanding of structured notes, corporate actions and F2B lifecycle processes Proven ability to operate as an SME in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Solid analytical, problem-solving and project delivery skills Clear communication skills with strong stakeholder management and risk awareness If successful, this role offers a highly competitive day rate with a leading employer in Northern Ireland, on a long-term contract engagement with strong potential for extension.This position requires 3 days per week on-site in Belfast; only candidates who can meet this requirement will be considered. If you're interested, please send an up-to-date copy of your CV If this role isn't quite right but you're exploring new opportunities, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)