Back & Middle Office Analyst - Financial Services

Location: Luxembourg
Sector: Insurance / Banking / Consulting
Job Type: Permanent (CDI)

About the Role

Our client is a growing advisory firm in Luxembourg, specialising in operational support, compliance and risk within the financial services and insurance sectors. As part of their continued expansion, they are looking for a Back & Middle Office Analyst to join their team and contribute to a wide range of client-facing assignments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with initial experience in operations who is looking to gain exposure across multiple environments, develop a broad skillset, and work on diverse projects within banking and insurance institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support financial institutions (insurance and banking) in daily operational activities, including:
  • Cash and tax operations
  • Regulatory reporting
  • Corporate actions
  • Settlements and custody
  • Financial operations and contract administration
• Assist clients in both business-as-usual activities and project-based work, ensuring accuracy, compliance and adherence to internal processes and deadlines
• Contribute to the optimisation and improvement of operational processes
• Work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality service delivery
• Adapt quickly to different environments, tools and organisational structures across assignments
• Support business development initiatives and maintain strong client relationships

Profile & Requirements

Experience & Background

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Back Office and/or Middle Office within financial services
• Experience in insurance (particularly life insurance) is a strong advantage
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related field

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, VBA/macros)
• Knowledge of SQL for data management is a plus
• Exposure to Python for automation or analysis is an advantage
• Familiarity with reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus
• General understanding of financial operations and systems

Languages

• Fluent in French and English (mandatory)
• Additional languages are considered an asset (Italian, German or Luxembourgish especially)

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Reliable, organised and able to work under pressure
• Client-oriented mindset with a focus on quality delivery
• Adaptable and able to work across different environments
• Proactive, with a willingness to learn and grow

Why Apply

You will join a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where you will gain exposure to a wide variety of clients, projects and operational challenges. This role offers strong learning opportunities, close collaboration with experienced professionals, and the chance to develop both technical and consulting skills.

If you are looking to accelerate your career in financial operations within a flexible and fast-paced environment, this opportunity is worth exploring.

?? Please feel free to contact Rémi directly at +352 27 30 06 27 or by email at rsimon@skillfindergroup.com to discuss this opportunity.