Support daily trade and settlement operations for a range of asset classes, including Equities, Rates, FX and Credit, ensuring timely and accurate processing from trade capture to settlement
Prepare and maintain operational dashboards and management reports covering volumes, exceptions, reconciliations and key performance indicators
Investigate operational breaks, P&L or cash discrepancies and co-ordinate remediation with counterparties, fund administrators and internal teams
Perform data analysis and process root-cause investigations to identify recurring issues and recommend practical, measurable improvements
Document and maintain end-to-end process maps, control matrices and standard operating procedures to support audit and compliance requirements
Work with Technology and Vendors to specify requirements, test system changes and support implementation of automation and straight-through processing initiatives
Contribute to month-end and NAV close activities where relevant, including review of reconciliations and variance analysis
Assist with regulatory and internal reporting duties, ensuring data quality and timely submission of operational metrics
Act as a business partner to Trading, Finance and Risk, providing operational insight to new product onboarding, trade lifecycle changes and projects
Help maintain a strong control environment by executing and improving control testing, monitoring and escalation processes

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
Typically 2–5 years’ experience in operations, fund accounting, trade support or business analysis within investment management, banking or a related financial services environment
Solid understanding of trade lifecycle, settlement processes and market conventions across multiple asset classes
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL, Python, or data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) is advantageous
Experience producing management reports, dashboards and reconciliations with a strong control mindset and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders
Experience of change delivery, requirements gathering and user acceptance testing in a financial services environment is desirable
Familiarity with industry systems (e.g. SS&C, Enfusion, Bloomberg, Calypso) or custody platforms is a plus
Ability to prioritise competing demands, meet deadlines and operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment

Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience and market standards
Support for professional development, training and relevant qualifications
Collaborative, performance-driven culture with opportunities to work with senior stakeholders across Trading, Risk, Finance and Technology
Hybrid or office-based working model depending on location and team needs

Operations and Business Analyst, Financial Investment

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