Investment Operations Technical Analyst

Our client seeks an Investment Operations Technical Analyst to join their Operations Technical Department you will work collaboratively with colleagues in all areas of the business to ensure processes meet all relevant internal and regulatory policy and procedural requirements, whilst providing a frictionless and efficient service to clients and colleagues. Key Responsibilities: Support the Technical Lead in executing first-line assurance monitoring, testing, evaluating, and reporting on key operational processes. Identify potential risks to the organisation and provide insightful reports to highlight areas where processes or procedures may need improvement. Ensure a strong first-line defence by proactively monitoring and addressing operational risks within Investment Operations. Communicate effectively with key internal stakeholders, ensuring risk and assurance processes are well understood and followed.
Support the Technical Lead in promoting a culture of best practice, governance, and first-line assurance awareness across the organisation. Support project work in relation to FATCA, CRS and AML CFT submissions, working with the Operational teams to ensure system records are complete and up to date to meet tax reporting requirements. Support the operational teams with ongoing monitoring of data accuracy and integrity using Microsoft CRM as a review and reporting tool. Demonstrate awareness of FCA regulations applicable to Investment Operations and ensure compliance within daily activities. Produce and maintain internal procedures relevant to first line assurance monitoring. Effective verbal and non-verbal communication with key stakeholders, including the preparation of quarterly reporting and statistical preparation. Flexibility to accommodate ad-hoc technical administrative tasks. You may, from time to time, be required to undertake other activities of a similar nature in other teams that fall within your capabilities as requested by your line manager. Key Skill & Essential Experience: Minimum of two years experience in operational assurance or risk management within a regulated environment. Previous high-level experience of AML / KYC requirements or qualifications. Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to review and report on complex processes. Have a great understanding of Control and Risk Management processes. Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, interpret data, and recommend improvements .Experience in taking ownership for problems to ensure they get resolved.
Knows when to escalate important issues or problems. Challenges current working practise to improve quality, efficiency or service. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a drive for continuous improvement and operational excellence. Takes the initiative. Values own contribution to the organisation. Desirable Experience & Qualifications: Will hold an industry recognised professional qualification. Working knowledge of MS Office products. High level awareness of FSA Regulatory reporting requirements. Knowledge of Investment Operations regulations. A working knowledge of FATCA / CRS and IRS reporting requirements.
If you have the required skills please apply online at searchandselect.com quoting reference number: 15448