Job description

About the Role

Situated within the landmark Scalpel Building in Bishopsgate, CIMAS Consulting serves as the primary operational hub for Britannia Global Investments. The Operations Analyst will play a key role in managing the lifecycle of equity trades by supporting processing, settlement, and reconciliation activities. Ensuring all transactions are accurate, timely, and adhere to both internal policies and regulatory guidelines forms the core of this position. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to engage with ongoing operational tasks as well as participate in process enhancement projects and cross-departmental initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

Enter, verify, and update trade information in internal systems to maintain data integrity
Communicate with external counterparties to confirm trade details and resolve any discrepancies to facilitate prompt settlement
Administer client position transfers involving external brokers and custodians
Monitor and escalate unresolved failed trades to senior management
Assist in processing corporate actions such as dividends, coupon payments, and redemptions
Conduct daily cash and stock reconciliations, investigating and resolving inconsistencies swiftly
Raise detailed, auditable reports for any unresolved reconciliation issues
Support the preparation of operational and regulatory reports on a regular basis
Ensure that all operational processes comply with company policies and applicable regulations
Identify, propose, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risks
Participate in team-led projects including system upgrades and workflow modifications
Maintain accurate and current procedure documents for operational consistency

Experience and Knowledge

Between 2 to 4 years of experience in financial operations, settlements, or middle-office functions
Practical understanding of trade lifecycle and settlement processes covering at least one asset class such as equities, bonds, or funds
Experience with reconciliations and handling of corporate actions
Basic knowledge of settlement and custody regulations is advantageous

Skills and Personal Attributes

Exceptional attention to detail and high accuracy in task execution
Effective communication skills for interacting with both internal teams and external parties
Strong organizational abilities with capacity to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions
Proactive mindset with a problem-solving approach
Team-oriented and able to collaborate effectively
Flexible and adaptive to a fast-changing work environment

Technical Systems

Experience with settlement or reconciliation software such as Broadridge, CREST, Euroclear, or similar platforms is highly desirable

Operations Analyst - Equities