Operations Specialist, Associate 2

State Street; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in Edinburgh seeks a Cash Administrator to manage cash for several clients. Responsibilities include overseeing cash forecasting activities, supporting teams in complex situations, and contributing to improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess strong communication and analytical skills, a good understanding of investment operations, and relevant experience. The company offers a supportive work environment with a commitment to diversity and employee development.

Benefits

Flexible work-life support

Paid volunteer days

Employee networks for connection

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in cash administration or investment operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and meet deadlines.
• Skills in coaching and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cash administration forecasting activities.
• Deal placement for cash sweep subscriptions/redemptions.
• Support management with various tasks in cash administration.

Skills

Clear communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of investment operations

Knowledge of custody/accounting principles

Service delivery experience

Job description

Purpose of Role

Cash Administrator works as part of a team responsible for the administration of cash for a number of clients.

Major Responsibilities

Role Specifics

• Action and oversee cash administration forecasting activities and cash sweeping activities in line with client directions and deadlines in accordance with the agreed processes.
• Deal placement of cash sweep subscription / redemptions.
• Providing support with complex queries and time critical situations surrounding cash administration activities.
• Coach / mentor Associate 1 team members as required.
• Checking as appropriate the work of other team members.
• Be actively involved in ad‑hoc projects and departmental initiatives.
• Actively seek out potential enhancements to the operation of the team; document and raise these to the FLM, then track to completion.
• Undertake appropriate housekeeping duties including filing and operation of clean‑desk policy and adhere to all departmental and companywide procedural guidelines such as timekeeping, dress, overtime, holiday cover.

Individual Contributor

• Display a culture of individual ownership of tasks to embed a clear individual sense of accountability in performing the role.
• Ensure that the highest level of the Code of Conduct is displayed in your behaviour.
• Provide appropriate management information as required to support business unit decision making.
• Support the ‘Risk Excellence’ culture within the business.
• Adhere to limits of delegation and escalation procedures required by your manager so that you comply with internal policies and external regulations.

Person Specification

Level of Education/Qualifications:

No specific level – relevant experience will suffice.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly.
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of investment operations and cross‑functional relationships such as trading, custody, accounting, performance, compliance.
• Good knowledge of global custody and/or accounting principles.
• Proven record of service delivery to external and/or internal parties.
• Demonstrated ability to support management within the team on a wide range of tasks.

About State Street

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