Reconciliation Analyst

Pontoon Solutions; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Pontoon Solutions is seeking a meticulous Reconciliation Analyst for a 12-month contract in Manchester. The role is based in Manchester City Centre with a hybrid work pattern (four days in the office).

The salary is £39,700 per annum, with a clear focus on governance and data integrity within middle-office operations. Ideal candidates hold a Finance degree and professional experience in reconciliation, banking operations, and client-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience in reconciliation processes.
• Solid understanding of banking operations.
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solving and high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control of processing and workflow within the Middle Office and outsourced functions.
• Review and approve work by junior team members.
• Conduct analysis on complex transactions and identify solutions to multifaceted inquiries.
• Maintain trade static data, trade enrichment, and market claims.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

Job description

Duration: 12 months, potential to go perm

Location: Manchester/Hybrid (four days per week in the office)

Salary: £39700 per annum

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Our client, a leading organisation in the banking sector, is seeking a meticulous and dynamic Reconciliation Analyst to join their team on a 12 initial contract. This exciting opportunity is based in the vibrant City Centre of Manchester and offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for flexibility in your work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee quality control of processing, work allocation, and workflow within the Middle Office team and outsourced functions, ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLD).
• Review and approve work conducted by junior team members, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Conduct in-depth analysis and research on complex transactions, identifying solutions to multifaceted inquiries escalated from lower levels.
• Act as a subject matter expert, facilitating the maintenance of trade static data, trade enrichment, and market claims.
• Manage complex reconciliations analysis, including cash, asset, trade matching, and market value, while effectively resolving reconciliation breaks and trade fails.
• Contribute to monthly end-client statement workflows, ad hoc reporting, and incident management as required.
• Identify, resolve, and any issues affecting the accuracy of the Investment Book of Record (IBOR) within the team.
• Engage regularly with clients to answer questions and resolve complex transaction inquiries.

Ideal Candidate:

To thrive in this role, our client is looking for candidates who possess:

A Bachelor’s degree in finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex transactions with ease.
• Experience in reconciliation processes and a solid understanding of banking operations.
• Excellent communication skills, with a knack for collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.

Pontoon is an equal opportunities employer and an employment consultancy.