Trade and Transaction Control

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management consultancy in Edinburgh seeks a Trade and Transaction Reporting Associate to oversee regulatory submissions. In this role, you'll ensure the accuracy of critical reports, collaborate with operations, technology, and compliance teams, and support process improvement initiatives. Candidates should have investment operations experience and strong Microsoft Office skills. This position is for an initial 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in investment operations, ideally within trade and transaction reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor trade and transaction report submissions to regulators.
• Reconcile positions for data completeness and accuracy.
• Produce accurate metrics and reports for management.

Skills

Investment operations experience

Microsoft Office skills

Regulatory reporting knowledge

Audit and process improvement experience

Job description

Job Description:

We are supporting a leading asset manager in the search for a Trade and Transaction Reporting Associate.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist team in Edinburgh on an initial 12-month contract basis.

In this role, you will take ownership of key daily oversight processes, focusing on the accuracy and completeness of regulatory submissions.You will monitor report transmissions, investigate exceptions, and work with colleagues across operations, technology, and compliance to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Previous experience in investment operations, ideally within trade and transaction reporting or a controls function.
• Solid Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge or experience of regulatory reporting processes.
• Experience of audit, controls testing or process improvement initiatives would be beneficial.

Core Responsibilities:

• Monitor the transmission of trade and transaction reports to regulators, ensuring successful submission and acceptance.
• Reconcile positions to evidence the completeness and accuracy of data sent.
• Produce accurate metrics and reports for management and regulatory purposes.
• Support controls testing and help drive process.
• Collaborate with colleagues across functions to resolve issues, escalate concerns and contribute to regulatory change initiatives.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16187

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