At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle postal services, stock management, and office facilities support in a banking environment.
- Company: Join a leading international bank as an Operations Assistant in their dynamic team.
- Benefits: Earn up to £25,000 per annum with a potential extension after 6 months.
- Other info: This position requires working 5 days a week in the office.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in financial services while supporting daily operations.
- Qualifications: Basic computer literacy and strong interpersonal skills are essential for this role.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 25000 £ per year.
Up to £25,000 per annum
6 month Temporary Assignment with view to extend.
Fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic graduate / school leaver to gain experience within financial services. Please note, this role is 5 days a week in the office.
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading international bank seeking a proactive and organised Operations Assistant to join their team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a quick-learning professional to gain broad experience across the entire spectrum of day-to-day corporate operations and administrative facilities management within a major banking environment.
Reporting to the Assistant Operations Manager and Head of Department, the successful candidate will handle essential postal services, stock management, office facilities support, and health & safety tasks. You will be instrumental in maintaining the smooth daily running of the branch and providing relief cover for department colleagues.
Key Responsibilities of the Operations Assistant include:
- Postal Management: Receive, open, and log incoming courier items; prepare, frank, and organize outgoing/bulk postings and special deliveries.
- Internal Distribution: Handle internal inter-section paper distribution, fax distribution, and daily/monthly statement enveloping and posting.
- Office Maintenance: Maintain the daily operation of office equipment (e.g., replacing printer parts/toners), empty dishwashers, and carry out small maintenance tasks as required.
- Supplies & Environment: Order and distribute stationery, check supplier invoices, manage document storage boxes, and maintain office/kitchen supplies (cleaning products, drinks, milk). Ensure meeting rooms are prepared and presentable.
- Facilities Liaison: Coordinate with maintenance contractors regarding branch premises and report issues to management.
- ESG & Data: Contribute to the Bank’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aims, including the regular tracking and submission of statistics to Head Office.
- Risk & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to the Bank’s risk management policies, internal procedures, compliance standards, and ethical code of conduct.
- Team Support: Assist the operations team with general project work, ad-hoc administration, procedure manual enhancements, and rigorous record-keeping.
Requirements for the successful Operations Assistant include:
- Fantastic opportunity for school leaver or graduate.
- Basic computer literacy across Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and standard internet browsers.
- Competency with smartphone communication applications.
- Must be a quick learner, highly proactive, self-disciplined, and exceptionally punctual.
- Proven ability to work systematically, organise time effectively, and maintain work accuracy and neatness under pressure with minimal direct supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills to confidently communicate with supervisors, external contractors, and other bank departments.
Operations Assistant (School Leave / Graduate) in West End employer: Montpellier Resourcing
Working at this leading international bank offers a competitive salary of up to £25,000. The team focuses on maintaining high standards in corporate operations and compliance, contributing to the bank's ESG aims. Located in a vibrant city, this role provides a unique opportunity for recent graduates or school leavers to kickstart their careers.
