Operations Assistant - Finance

Mayfair, London
Up to £30K depending on experience
26 May 2017
30 May 2017
4503LM
Office Manager
Banking / Finance
Permanent
Full Time

Boutique investment advisory firm seeks a bright, flexible and diligent Office Manager to join their team of 5. 

The role offers scope to assist in a wealth of areas and add value across the firm - perfect for a bright and meticulous self-starter looking for personal and professional development. You will be working closely with their head of compliance and will be in charge of ensuring the smooth running of the office. On top of support duties, there will be opportunity to perform middle office tasks to assist the brokers with financial deals - a demonstrated interest within the financial sector is key!  

You will also be working with an inspiring CEO. The company places a keen focus on organic growth and will be able to assist with training and development. 

Duties include, but are not limited to (please note adequate training will be provided):

  • Office contract management, negotiations and tendering for office supplies/equipment;
  • Diary management;
  • Travel arrangements (very occasionally);
  • Support the front office to confirm (Fixed Income, Commodity) trades executed in the trading system with counterparties and independently resolve discrepancies;
  • Use own knowledge to resolve trade settlement issues, monitor trade settlements and communicate failed settlements to the appropriate desks;
  • Cash reconciliations and ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies;
  • Checking daily P&L and trading balances;
  • Sending out weekly reports to management with accurate information of trading activity;
  • Maintaining up-to-date information of counterparties with regulatory requirements, SSIs, and other important information;
  • Ensures all daily transaction reporting regulatory responsibilities have been fulfilled and assist with any required change efforts;
  • Recognise and recommend process improvements/implementation projects to maintain and improve a high level of service internally and to our clients;
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned;
  • Be willing to help other areas of the business such as KYC processes, compliance queries, etc.

You will be

  • Microsoft Excel proficiency required;
  • Detail and results oriented;
  • Team player;
  • Able to make quick and independent decisions;
  • A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Experience with Euroclear and Clearstream. Experience with exchanges such as ICE, CME and SGX would be ideal;
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment, and work well in a tight-knit team environment;
  • Bright and articulate with a 2:1 degree (or equivalent);
  • Hard working with a flexible, 'can-do' attitude;
  • Able to prioritise and multitask efficiently.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a bright, hardworking graduate with a eagerness to learn and take on additional responsibilities and gain invaluable exposure to the financial sector.

Please apply immediately as CVs will be considered on a rolling basis!