Investment Operations Officer (Reconciliations)

Location: Blackpool

Salary: £25,000 - £27,500

Contract: 15-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Working Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid Working Available Following Successful Completion of Probation

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Investment Operations Officer to join a well-established financial services organisation. Working within the Operations team, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate reconciliation of cash, stock and custody positions across UK and international business areas.

This position would suit an individual with previous experience in investment operations, wealth management, banking operations or financial services administration who has strong attention to detail and enjoys investigating and resolving discrepancies.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal departments, external banking partners, custodians and third-party providers to ensure operational controls are maintained and regulatory requirements are met.

• Perform daily reconciliation of cash, stock and custody accounts across UK and international operations.
• Investigate, analyse and resolve reconciliation breaks and discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Complete and maintain external bank reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are accurately reconciled and outstanding items are investigated.
• Reconcile and monitor asset holdings held in safe custody arrangements.
• Process and review stamp duty reconciliations, including the identification and recovery of any amounts paid in error.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to minimise and clear outstanding reconciliation items.
• Support the ongoing review and enhancement of reconciliation processes, controls and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of information required for internal and external audits.
• Maintain accurate departmental records, controls and reporting.
• Ensure operational procedures remain current and are updated when required.
• Support wider operational activities and projects as directed by management.
• Maintain awareness of industry developments, regulatory requirements and best practice through ongoing professional development.

• Previous experience within wealth management, investment operations, banking operations or a similar financial services environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team environment.

• Experience of performing cash, stock or custody reconciliations.
• Knowledge of investment operations processes and controls.
• Exposure to investment platform or core banking systems.
• Understanding of SWIFT messaging and payment processes.
• Familiarity with UK financial services regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organised and committed to delivering accurate, high-quality work. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment, building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Salary of £25,000 - £27,500
• 15-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working arrangement following successful completion of probation
• Opportunity to develop experience within a specialist investment operations function
• Exposure to a broad range of financial services and operational processes
• Supportive and collaborative team environment