Investment Operations Co-ordinator

Investment Operations Co-ordinator

Sheffield

Salary: Up to £28,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Investment Operations Co-ordinator to join a growing Investment Operations team, providing vital back-office support to investment management activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within investment operations, working in a highly regulated environment where accuracy, organisation and attention to detail are essential. You'll play a key role in supporting the full post-trade lifecycle while contributing to a range of operational projects and business initiatives.

The Role

As an Investment Operations Co-ordinator, you'll be responsible for a broad range of operational activities, ensuring investment transactions are processed accurately and in line with regulatory requirements. Alongside daily operational responsibilities, you'll also have the opportunity to support business improvement projects and develop your technical knowledge within investment management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-trade support, including trade booking and CREST matching oversight
• Process the settlement of multi-asset trades within payment cut-off deadlines
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly client money and custody reconciliations in line with CASS requirements
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation exceptions promptly
• Support FCA transaction reporting and monthly reconciliations
• Process corporate actions including dividends, interest payments and stock events
• Produce and distribute regulatory client reports, including valuations, tax reports and cost and charges statements
• Process client withdrawals and cash movements with third-party providers
• Maintain regular client payment schedules
• Process payments to HMRC relating to client tax liabilities
• Maintain market, pricing and security static data
• Complete annual ISA subscription processing
• Set up and maintain client portfolios and account structures
• Review segregated cash balances and standing data
• Produce monthly portfolio valuations
• Process in-specie transfers
• Support business change projects and operational improvements

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• A genuine interest in investment management and financial markets
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• An understanding of investment products, asset classes and trade settlement processes
• Awareness of financial services regulation and investment principles
• A proactive, enthusiastic and accountable approach to work

Desirable Experience

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics CRM or Intelligent Office
• Experience within Wealth Management or Investment Management
• Knowledge of pension and SIPP products
• Experience processing in-specie transfers
• Exposure to legal sector clients or vulnerable client cases, including trusts and Court of Protection matters

Professional Development

This role offers the opportunity to study towards the Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) through the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), helping you further develop your knowledge and build a successful career within investment operations.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £28,000 depending on experience
• Excellent career progression within investment operations
• Professional study support towards the IOC qualification
• Exposure to a broad range of investment and operational processes
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• The opportunity to work within a highly respected and growing financial services business

If you're looking to build a long-term career in investment operations and want to join a business that will support your development, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today via NJR Recruitment or call quoting the reference NJR16840

Please note: Due to a high volume of applications, if your CV does not reflect the essential requirements, or you answer 'no' to key screening questions, we may not be able to contact you.