Prime Asset Service Analyst

G MASS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking an Asset Servicing Professional to support their Prime Brokerage operations in London. The role involves managing corporate actions, trade lifecycle processes, and client money management, ideal for candidates with a background in Prime Brokerage or Securities Operations. This initial 6-month contract offers a path to permanency, emphasizing detail-oriented problem solving and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in Prime Brokerage or Securities Operations required.
• Strong understanding of corporate actions and custody services.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and process corporate actions across UK and international markets.
• Manage end-to-end risk on corporate action events.
• Ensure compliance with cash segregation rules.

Skills

Corporate Actions

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Trade Lifecycle Management

Operational Risk Management

Tools

CREST

SWIFT

IntelliMATCH

Job description

We’re supporting a global financial services firm as they continue to expand their Prime Services operations. They’re now looking for an organised, detail-oriented professional to join their Asset Servicing team—supporting a range of institutional clients including hedge funds, asset managers, and proprietary trading firms.

This is a fast-paced, operationally critical role that sits within the Prime Brokerage division. You’ll work across the full lifecycle of asset servicing, including corporate actions, reconciliations, coupon and dividend processing, and client money management. The role would suit someone with experience in Prime Brokerage, Middle Office, or Securities Operations, and a solid grasp of trade lifecycle management and global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and process voluntary and mandatory corporate actions across UK and international markets
• Manage end-to-end risk on open corporate action events, escalating appropriately to senior stakeholders
• Validate and process dividends, coupons, and withholding tax adjustments
• Reconcile cash and stock positions, managing breaks and ensuring aged items are addressed
• Liaise with trading desks, custodians, agents, and clients to ensure timely and accurate event resolution
• Support client money reviews, ensuring compliance with cash segregation rules
• Ensure all event bookings (market and internal) are reflected accurately and timely
• Manage SWIFT payments (MT202, MT599) and associated instructions
• Respond to internal and external queries via shared mailbox, ensuring clear communication and resolution
• Contribute to process improvements and cross-train across wider asset servicing functions

• Experience in Prime Brokerage, Asset Servicing, or Securities Operations
• Strong understanding of corporate actions, custody services, and trade lifecycle processes
• Knowledge of Equities, Fixed Income, CFDs, and related products
• Familiarity with systems such as CREST, Swift, EasyWAY, and reconciliation tools like IntelliMATCH
• Comfortable handling client money processes and reviewing cash reconciliations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills - familiarity dealing with front office, agents, and custodians
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritise under pressure
• Team-oriented, proactive, and confident in managing operational risk

Initial 6-month contract, with expectation for extension or to be made permanent with the end client.