Job Description
Operations Analyst
London/Hybrid
Permanent
Salary circa £35,000
Sterling Williams are working alongside a great Investment management company who are seeking a permanent member of staff to join their operations team, this role would be perfect for someone with 1-3 years exposure within finacial services.
Purpose
- The role acts as a support function for all areas of Asset Servicing and Cash Management.
- Day to day cover of BAU processes and procedures.
- Maintain accurate security static data, pricing and exchange rate information.
- Support end-to-end corporate actions and income processing activities.
- Conduct Cash Management processes, including client payments, internal cash administration and ISA administration.
- Support accurate tax administration and reporting within the Tax Team.
- Act as a key operational contact for internal stakeholders and third-party service providers.
- Contribute to operational excellence, risk reduction and process improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
As part of the rotational role, responsibilities will include:
- Provide oversight support for security set up and maintenance. Preservation of counterparties, holiday calendars, security types and trading-related static data.
- Maintain daily market prices and exchange rates, including forwards, and complete manual pricing or price checking where required.
- Manage static data queries and coordinate ad hoc data clean-ups to preserve data integrity.
- Disseminate corporate action information to the relevant business areas and manage corporate action instructions.
- Ensure client and fund accounts are updated accurately with entitlements and income outcomes.
- Support CGT, book cost and income-related operational tasks and queries.
- Maintain tax procedures and controls, working with internal teams and providers where required.
- Administer daily banking, internal cash, SIPP cash and ISA administration activities.
- Ensure daily, weekly and monthly controls are completed and appropriately evidenced.
- Provide clear updates to internal and external clients and resolve enquiries in line with service expectations.
- Support business projects, testing and operational components of new or changed products and services.
- Keep abreast of relevant market, product, industry and regulatory developments impacting operational processes.
Stakeholder Management & Continuous Improvement
- Build strong relationships with investment teams, dealing desks, custodians, auditors and service providers.
- Support business projects and change initiatives.
- Identify procedural improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Maintain procedure documents and ensure adherence to controls.
- Provide management information and operational reporting as required.
Skills & Experience
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to interpret and summarise large quantities of information.
- Advanced/intermediate Excel skills.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated initiative, ownership and problem-solving capability.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of equities, bonds, funds, ETFs and fixed income instruments.
- Knowledge of tax-wrappers such as ISA, OSB and SIPP.
Operations Administrator in London employer: Sterling Williams LTD
Join a leading investment management company that values precision and teamwork in the heart of London. With a competitive salary and a hybrid work model, we offer a supportive culture that fosters professional growth and development, ensuring you thrive in your role as a Corporate Actions Specialist. Experience a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact our success and enjoy unique benefits tailored to enhance your work-life balance.
