Validus Risk Management

Associate – Capital Markets Operations

Validus Risk Management

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • Own and oversee end-to-end trade lifecycle activities across FX, derivatives, commodities and futures, including trade capture, confirmation and affirmation
  • Settlement, payments and cash movements
  • Reconciliations and investigation of breaks
  • Regulatory and internal reporting
  • Support trading infrastructure onboarding, including engagement with investment banks, brokers and other counterparties.
  • Act as a primary operational contact for external counterparties, vendors and internal stakeholders.
  • Support fund finance and treasury-related operations.
  • Collect and review client financial statements and conduct ATE testing.
  • Manage LEI onboarding and renewals.
  • Take ownership of improving, standardising and automating operational processes across the trade lifecycle and related workflows.
  • Apply advanced Excel skills as a core tool for operational control, reporting and efficiency, including complex formulas and logic, Power Query and Power Pivot, robust, scalable spreadsheet models and controls.
  • Use data to identify inefficiencies, reduce manual processing, and strengthen operational oversight.
  • Contribute to the design and build-out of scalable operational infrastructure to support business growth.
  • Act as an informal team lead, supporting and coaching junior team members through hands-on training and day-to-day guidance.
  • Set high standards for accuracy, ownership and control discipline.
  • Serve as a point of escalation for complex operational issues, applying sound judgment and structured problem-solving.
  • Partner with senior management on operational initiatives, change delivery and process redesign.
  • Ensure strict adherence to internal policies, procedures and control frameworks.
  • Maintain awareness of relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices, assessing operational impact.
  • Proactively identify operational risks and contribute to mitigation strategies.

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience in financial markets or capital markets operations, ideally within FX, derivatives or hedging.
  • Strong understanding of trade lifecycle mechanics, market infrastructure, settlement processes and operational risk.
  • Proven ability to take ownership of complex workflows and deliver consistently under pressure.
  • Experience in a growing or evolving operating environment is strongly preferred.
  • Advanced Excel skills are essential and will be used extensively in this role.
  • Demonstrated experience using Excel to improve processes, enhance controls and deliver operational insight.
  • Experience with Python and/or Alteryx is a strong advantage but not a prerequisite.
  • Comfortable working with large datasets and translating data into actionable operational outcomes.
  • Evidence of training, mentoring or coaching junior team members, even without formal line-management responsibility.
  • Strong ownership mindset with the confidence to challenge existing processes and drive improvement.
  • Highly analytical, detail-oriented and resilient under time pressure.
  • Clear, professional communicator able to engage effectively with operations, front office, clients and counterparties.
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or a related discipline.
  • Professional qualifications such as CFA, FRM or CAIA would be a desirable asset
Benefits
  • Eligible for company bonus scheme
  • Enhanced Health Insurance with Dental, Optical and Mental health benefits
  • Financial support towards qualifications
  • Pension

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
trade lifecyclesettlement processesoperational riskadvanced ExcelPythonAlteryxdata analysisprocess improvementfinancial statement reviewATE testing
Soft skills
ownership mindsetanalyticaldetail-orientedresilientclear communicatorcoachingproblem-solvingteam leadershipstakeholder engagementchange delivery
Certifications
CFAFRMCAIABachelor's degree in financeBachelor's degree in economics