Operations Assistant

Capua; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Excellent progression opportunities

Bonuses

Job summary

A market-leading fintech company in London is seeking an Operations Assistant to support the COO in various business operations. This hands-on role involves maintaining documentation, client onboarding, and financial reconciliations. Candidates should have 0-1 year of experience in operations or finance and strong proficiency with spreadsheets. The position offers a competitive salary of £30-32K and a hybrid working arrangement. Excellent progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 0-1 year of experience in an operations, compliance, finance, or admin role, ideally in a fintech setting.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and comfort with documentation tools.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the COO with key business forms and submissions.
• Assist with reconciling financial accounts and records.
• Prepare finance-related documents and maintain client records.
• Help with client onboarding and compliance with policies.

Skills

Strong proficiency with spreadsheets

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Discretion with confidential information

Job description

Market-leading trade and payments Fintech | Operations Assistant | London (hybrid) | Salary of £30 -32K + bonuses

Our partner is a London-based fintech and media platform at the forefront of global trade and receivables finance. This innovative organisation combines data-driven technology with independent thought leadership to improve access to trade finance for businesses worldwide.

With a global readership across 180+ countries and access to leading finance institutions, it plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of cross-border trade, supply chain finance, and working capital solutions. Through a blend of research, digital content, and market connectivity, the company empowers SMEs and corporations to navigate complex financing landscapes with confidence.

About the role

They are currently seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations Assistant to join their team. This is a hands-on, high-impact support role working directly with the COO across a wide range of core business operations. You'll play a key part in ensuring compliance, smooth client onboarding, clean financial reconciliations, and strong internal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the COO with completing and submitting key business forms (e.g. insurance applications, bank account set-ups, vendor forms)
• Assist with reconciling financial accounts and trade books/tapes, ensuring records are accurate and up to date
• Prepare finance-related documents and transfer requests in coordination with internal stakeholders and external parties
• Update Excel models and data tapes to reflect the latest financial and operational information
• Maintain internal documentation around payments, transaction logs, and client records
• Help with client onboarding: gathering documentation, conducting initial screening, and ensuring compliance with AML/fincrime policies
• Ensure data accuracy across internal systems (e.g. CRMs, compliance dashboards, internal trackers)
• Assist with compiling and preparing documents for audits, investor updates, or regulatory reporting
• Provide general operational support to the COO across projects, systems, and internal processes
• Potential to support early-stage client origination and outreach, especially in helping identify and qualify prospects

Requirements

• 0-1 year of experience in an operations, compliance, finance, or admin role , ideally in a fintech or financial services setting
• Strong proficiency with spreadsheets and comfort working across systems and documentation tools
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a solutions-first mindset
• Discretion when handling confidential and sensitive business or client information

Compensation and benefits

• Salary of £30 - 32K + bonuses
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Excellent progression opportunities

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• General Business

Industries

• Financial Services and Technology, Information and Media