Graduate Investment Operations Analyst

We are currently looking for ambitious graduates to join a leading investment manager in their London office. We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented Operations Analysts to join our dynamic Operations team. This is a broad-based role, offering exposure across a wide range of operational functions within the investment management lifecycle. The successful candidates will play a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our business processes, supporting portfolio management, compliance, risk, and client servicing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• To support and liaise with the trading/FX team in a post-trade capacity; working with our brokers and custodians to facilitate settlement and investigate issues.
• Support daily operational processes to ensure the accurate and timely flow of data across systems and stakeholders.
• Monitor, reconcile, and maintain core operational data including transactions, positions, and valuations.
• Manage Corporate Action and Proxy Voting processes and workflows to ensure timely elections.
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g., Compliance & Risk, Portfolio Managers, Client Services) to support end-to-end operational requirements.
• Collaborate with third-party service providers such as brokers, custodians, fund administrators, and data vendors.
• Become a key person in the efficient inception of new technology in the Investment Operations Team.
• Participate in workflow optimisation and automation initiatives
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing operational controls and risk management procedures.

Requirements:

• Degree Educated
• High level of attention to detail
• Passionate about learning
• Basic Knowledge of investments, fixed income and equity markets
• Strong team orientation and willingness to work
• Ability to work under strict time constraints, and prioritise workload

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