Saxton Leigh

About the Company

Saxton Leigh is a specialist recruitment and executive search firm focused on identifying and engaging the best risk, compliance, operations, accounting, and legal talent for our clients in the UK, US, and Europe.

Working exclusively within financial services our experienced consultants are true subject matter experts, each focusing on one of our key practice areas which include:

• Risk
• Compliance
• Legal
• Operations
• Accounting

Our consultants look to partner long-term with our clients and candidates by providing the following services: permanent recruitment, search, interim, market intelligence, and career guidance.

Saxton Leigh - Identifying risk, compliance, operations, accounting, and legal experts to safeguard your organisation and clients since 2011.

Please contact one of our consultants below:

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Natalie Antat
Email: natalie.antat@saxtonleigh.co.uk
Call me on: 0207 663 5993

Eleanor Vine
Email: eleanor.vine@saxtonleigh.co.uk
Call me on: 020 7663 5978

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Jordan White
Email: jordan.white@saxtonleigh.com
EU Call me on: +44 20 3808 3663
US Call me on: +1 646 846 1756

George Higgins
Email: george.higgins@saxtonleigh.com
EU Call me on: +44 20 3808 3662
US Call me on: +1 646-832-4561



Marcus Courtney
Email: marcus.courtney@saxtonleigh.com
UK Call me on: 020 7663 5995

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Saxton Leigh

Job Title

Operations Business Analyst – Post-Trade (Calypso Expertise)

Job Description

Job title: Operations Business Analyst – Post‑Trade (Calypso Expertise) Role Summary: Business analyst responsible for optimizing post‑trade operations, leading Calypso system enhancements, and ensuring regulatory compliance within a fast‑growing trading environment. Expectations: - 5+ years of post‑trade operations analysis at a broker‑dealer, investment bank, or FCA‑regulated institution. - Deep expertise in Calypso (functional and technical). - Knowledge of FCA and EU regulatory regimes (MiFID II, EMIR, SFTR). - Proven track record in process documentation, re‑engineering, and operational improvement. Key Responsibilities: - Serve as post‑trade subject matter expert across lifecycle. - Lead design, testing, and implementation of Calypso system enhancements and operational workflows. - Translate business requirements into clear, actionable system specifications for Operations, Compliance, Technology, and Front Office teams. - Conduct root‑cause analysis and develop scalable solutions to streamline exception management. - Support new product launches and market expansion initiatives from an operational and systems perspective. Required Skills: - Business analysis, requirement elicitation, and process mapping. - Advanced Calypso configuration, testing, and deployment. - Strong understanding of regulatory reporting and compliance frameworks (MiFID II, EMIR, SFTR). - Analytical problem solving with focus on root‑cause analysis. - Effective communication with technical and business stakeholders. - Project management and documentation proficiency. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or related field. - Relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, Calypso certification, regulatory compliance certifications) preferred.

London, United kingdom

On site

30-01-2026