Junior Operations Assistant

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established financial services firm in central London is seeking a proactive Junior Operations Assistant to support the Asset Management team. This role is essential for the smooth operation of investment activities, involving daily trade reporting, cash management, and compliance monitoring. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellence. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency of investment operations and help drive success in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or a recent graduate.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with service providers for daily operations.
• Perform daily trade and FX trade reporting.
• Monitor cash balances and prepare cash transactions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Trade Reporting

Cash Management

Compliance Monitoring

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Job description

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Robert Half is working with a financial services firm based in central London looking for a Junior Operations Assistant.

Operations Assistant

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Operations Assistant to join the Asset Management team. This role supports all middle and back-office functions, playing a key part in the day-to-day running of our investment operations.

Responsibilities:

1. Liaise with service providers to ensure smooth daily operations of the UCITS platform and handle queries promptly and efficiently.
2. Perform daily trade and FX trade reporting and verification.
3. Monitor current and forecasted cash balances, including oversight of currency hedges.
4. Prepare and enter cash transactions, cash transfer instructions, and FX conversions into custody platforms.
5. Provide oversight of client and fund transactions, including daily reporting of investor activity to internal stakeholders.
6. Support the sales team with investor transaction and holdings analysis.
7. Assist in the preparation and reporting of periodic investor data.
8. Calculate and invoice monthly management fees.
9. Maintain accurate fund data across the website and external platforms/vendors.
10. Conduct UCITS compliance monitoring.
11. Support the risk management function through daily data validation and generation of key reports.

Experience:

• Prior experience in financial services or graduate.