Company Division Overview

Powerful research, specialist expertise and deep sector knowledge make us the leading global provider of maritime investment banking services.

Smarter investment banking, powered by insight. We connect businesses and capital with leading expertise to deliver greater value in equity & debt capital markets, private financing, M&A and strategic advisory.

Discover more at www.clarksons.com/financial

Role Summary

We are looking for a highly driven Operations Analyst to join our team, supporting a fast-moving trading and investment platform. This role sits at the intersection of Trading, Compliance, Risk, and Finance — ideal for candidates who want direct exposure to markets and the mechanics behind institutional trading.

This is not a back-office processing role. You will work closely with front office teams to ensure trades flow correctly, issues are solved quickly, and operational risk is minimized.

What you’ll be doing

• Monitor and support the daily trade lifecycle from execution through settlement.
• Reconcile positions, cash, and P&L across internal and external systems.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve trade breaks and discrepancies under tight deadlines.
• Partner with traders, brokers, custodians, and technology teams to resolve issues in real time.
• Improve processes through automation and workflow optimization.
• Support new product onboarding and operational initiatives.
• Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from candidates who share our Company Values and key attributes, as follows:

• Integrity and respect – acting thoughtfully and ethically to do the right thing in accordance with Conduct Rules, and to promote and foster a respectful work environment for all.
• Drive – self-motivation and the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change.
• Relationship building – excellent communicator to effectively build strong, long-lasting relationships with colleagues, clients and others.
• Collaboration – working well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills and deliver results. 
• Resilience - persisting and adapting to changing or difficult situations, and/ adopting a positive and focused approach.
• Smart - problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas.

Other requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic performance (Finance, Economics, Math, Engineering, or similar)
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships in trading, finance, or operations preferred)
• Strong analytical mindset and exceptional attention to detail
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Python, Bloomberg, or trading systems is a plus
• Experience with NetX 360+ is valuable
• Interest in financial markets and how trading actually works behind the scenes

Why Join

• Direct exposure to front-office trading activity
• Steep learning curve with real responsibility early
• High-performance culture focused on growth and merit
• Opportunity to get FINRA licenses (SIE, Series 7, Series 63, Series 79, Series 87)