Role requirement
Vacancy type
Contract
Sector
Asset Servicing (Middle Office)
Specialisim
Middle Office Oversight
Location
Edinburgh
Language skills
English
Job reference No.
16187
Salary
Competitive
Data Published
31/07/2025
Closing date
21/08/2025
Job Description:
We are supporting a leading asset manager in the search for a Trade and Transaction Reporting Associate. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist team in Edinburgh on an initial 12-month contract basis.
In this role, you will take ownership of key daily oversight processes, focusing on the accuracy and completeness of regulatory submissions. You will monitor report transmissions, investigate exceptions, and work with colleagues across operations, technology, and compliance to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Previous experience in investment operations, ideally within trade and transaction reporting or a controls function.
- Solid Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Knowledge or experience of regulatory reporting processes.
- Experience of audit, controls testing or process improvement initiatives would be beneficial.
Core Responsibilities:
- Monitor the transmission of trade and transaction reports to regulators, ensuring successful submission and acceptance.
- Reconcile positions to evidence the completeness and accuracy of data sent.
- Produce accurate metrics and reports for management and regulatory purposes.
- Support controls testing and help drive process.
- Collaborate with colleagues across functions to resolve issues, escalate concerns and contribute to regulatory change initiatives.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16187
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Emma, a founding member of Core-Asset Solutions, has played a pivotal role in shaping the division’s unique offering and now leads the team. With an MA in Psychology and Business, Emma brings over 15 years of recruitment experience and is renowned for her deep industry knowledge and blend of empathy and efficiency.
"Temporary recruitment offers incredible flexibility for both businesses and candidates," Emma says. "For companies, it's about scaling their workforce quickly without long-term commitments. For candidates, it's a chance to gain diverse experiences and showcase their skills."
As Associate Director, Emma specialises in core business functions alongside her team leadership. Emma's dedication to seeing people flourish, whether in her team or among her clients and candidates, makes her an invaluable part of Core-Asset Consulting.
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Betsy Williamson Chief Executive Officer