Job Description:

We are working on a fantastic Operations Analyst opportunity with a financial services firm based in Newcastle. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting critical post-trade and operational processes while working closely with internal stakeholders, technology teams and external service providers to drive efficiency, scalability and operational excellence.

Skills/Experience:

• 18+ months of experience within investment operations, asset management or banking environments.
• A strong academic background, including a minimum 2.1 degree from Russell Group or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of post-trade operations and reconciliation processes.
• Experience supporting multiple asset classes within a front-to-back operational framework.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate complex issues and identify practical solutions.
• A genuine interest in financial markets and a desire to build deeper market and product knowledge.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a range of stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and oversee daily operational controls through a suite of reconciliations, including positions, trades and cash.
• Support operational activities across a broad range of asset classes including equities, fixed income, rates, futures, credit and commodities.
• Investigate and resolve exceptions arising from electronic trade affirmation and matching processes.
• Contribute to the continued enhancement of operational infrastructure, helping to develop scalable and efficient processes across both existing and emerging business areas.
• Liaise with technology teams and external vendors to support process improvement initiatives and operational enhancements.
• Maintain oversight of outsourced post-trade activities and ensure appropriate escalation procedures are followed where required.
• Assist in strengthening operational controls and supporting best practice across the investment operations function.

Benefits:

• A highly competitive salary
• Wider Benefits package

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: 16510

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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