Operations Associate - Wealth Management

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset manager is seeking an Operations Associate to join their Wealth Management Operations team in London. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring accuracy in custodial records and client reporting, performing reconciliations, and supporting project enhancements in a dynamic environment. Experience in wealth management and a strong understanding of investment data are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in wealth management or financial operations required.
• Strong knowledge of reconciliations and corporate actions essential.
• Confident communicator with ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily stock and cash reconciliations between systems.
• Investigate data breaks and price mismatches.
• Produce operational and regulatory reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Reconciliations

Corporate Actions

Investment Data

Microsoft Excel

Data Integrity Practices

Tools

Pershing

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06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

A major US-based asset manager, publicly listed on the NYSE and a constituent of the S&P 500, is hiring an Operations Associate within the Technical Operations team to join their London-based Wealth Management Operations arm. This role supports a variety of technical and reconciliations-driven functions critical to the integrity of investment systems and client reporting.

About the Role

This position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy of their custodial and internal records, the proper functioning of their data systems, and the delivery of client and regulatory reporting. From daily reconciliations to managing corporate actions and fee calculations, this is a hands-on, detail-oriented role in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily stock and cash reconciliations between internal systems and custodians

• Investigate data breaks, book cost discrepancies, and price mismatches

• Monitor and manage the overnight data import process

• Review and post corporate actions, ensuring accurate book cost allocations

• Produce monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc client fee calculations

• Maintain static data including securities, prices, and office setups

• Monitor and resolve failed transaction reporting submissions

• Produce operational and regulatory reports for internal stakeholders

• Maintain and administer the electronic transfer system (Altus)

• Support ad hoc operations projects and system enhancements

Skills & Experience Required

• Prior experience in wealth management, stockbroking, or financial operations

• Strong knowledge of reconciliations, corporate actions, and investment data

• Familiarity with investment product types (e.g., GIA, ISA, SIPP, OPB)

• Understanding of security types including funds, equities, ETFs, and fixed income

• Working knowledge of transaction reporting and regulatory processes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data integrity practices

• Experience with platforms such as Pershing (UK) is highly advantageous

• High attention to detail, organised, and able to meet tight deadlines

• Confident communicator with a proactive, hands-on approach

Location: London | Full-time | Hybrid work