Cash Reconciliation & Clearance Operations Analyst - Skillfinder S.a.rl.

Skillfinder S.a.rl.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance company in London seeks a Cash Reconciliation & Clearance Operations Analyst on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on ensuring accurate cash account reconciliations and clearance of outstanding items. Candidates should have a strong background in cash reconciliation, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel and reconciliation tools. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cash reconciliation or related roles.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and cash management processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and periodic cash reconciliations across multiple markets.
• Monitor and clear outstanding cash items.
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve reconciliation issues.
• Prepare and deliver reporting on reconciliation status.
• Assist in audit reviews and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Cash reconciliation

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Tools

Excel

Reconciliation tools (e.g., TLM, Intellimatch)

Automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, Python, VBA)

Job description

Role Title

Cash Reconciliation & Clearance Operations Analyst

Location

London, UK

Contract

12 month contract

Role Purpose

The Cash Reconciliation & Clearance Operations Analyst is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation of cash accounts and the clearance of outstanding items within the Asset Servicing team. The role supports institutional clients by safeguarding asset integrity, mitigating operational risk, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal controls.

This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment, while collaborating with global stakeholders across Operations, Custody, and Finance functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily and periodic cash reconciliations across multiple markets, currencies, and custodians, investigating breaks and discrepancies.
• Monitor and clear outstanding items in a timely manner to minimize operational and financial risk.
• Liaise with internal teams (Custody, Settlements, Asset Servicing, Finance) and external counterparties to resolve reconciliation issues and ensure accurate cash positions.
• Escalate aged and material breaks in line with internal policies and provide commentary on root causes and resolution timelines.
• Support end‑to‑end reconciliation and clearance controls in accordance with regulatory requirements (e.g., CASS, FCA guidelines) and internal risk frameworks.
• Prepare and deliver reporting on reconciliation status, outstanding items, and key risk indicators for management and stakeholders.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, automation projects, and control enhancements to drive operational efficiency.
• Assist in audit reviews, regulatory inspections, and internal governance activities by providing accurate data and documentation.
• Contribute to a strong culture of risk management, control, and client service excellence within the Asset Servicing function.

Requirements – Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in cash reconciliation, clearance, or related operations roles within Asset Servicing, Custody, or Securities Services.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, cash management processes, and securities lifecycle.
• Experience with reconciliation tools and systems (e.g., TLM, Intellimatch, or similar) preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets; knowledge of automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, Python, VBA) desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem‑solving ability, with a proactive and investigative approach to issue resolution.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a controlled environment.

Applicants must have full valid working visa when applying