Overview
Hybrid role with mandated two days a week in the office. Based in either Edinburgh or Bath.
About Us
Seccl is the Octopus-owned embedded investment platform that’s on a mission to help more people invest and invest well. We’re B-Corp certified with strong product-market fit and early traction. We’re part of Octopus Group, a multi‑billion group focused on breathing new life into broken industries.
Check out the Seccl website for the latest on our products and mission to shape the future of investments.
The role
We’re looking for a Senior Operations Analyst to join our high-performing team. You’ll spot patterns, identify root causes, and drive meaningful improvements. In this role you’ll take ownership of the most complex operational issues, working with operations, and when needed product and engineering to resolve them swiftly and sustainably. You’ll have experience in an investment platform and act as the SME for key processes across the trading lifecycle, helping the wider team stay confident in performance and compliance. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, tech-led environment that balances daily delivery with long-term improvement work.
On a typical day, you will be
* Leading the resolution of complex trading operational issues, from triage through root cause analysis and remediation
* Coordinating cross-functional investigations into incidents, identifying improvements to prevent recurrence
* Working with product and engineering to ensure fixes are embedded in our technology where appropriate
* Acting as the team’s go-to expert for high-risk or intricate processes, supporting colleagues with escalations and training
* Working with the wider operations team to develop processes for error correction and monitor profit and loss
* Supporting daily outcomes as needed, including controls testing
* Championing strong operational controls and CASS, COBS, and MIFID compliance as we scale
This role is for you if...
* You have a background of working within a Trading Operations team and an understanding of trade flows across funds and exchange traded instruments
* You're a confident problem-solver who enjoys digging into detail and getting to the bottom of issues
* You're comfortable working across multiple items, acting as the driving force to resolution and improvement
* You thrive on autonomy, take ownership of outcomes, and follow through on what you start
* You’re technically minded. Strong Excel skills are essential. Knowledge of Looker and MS Power Platform is desirable but not essential
* You enjoy coaching others, sharing knowledge, and lifting the team around you
* You're clear and confident in your communication, whether writing an incident report or explaining an issue to a colleague
This role isn’t for you if...
* You rely on a lot of top-down direction. You’ll have freedom and ownership and will be expected to shape your progression
* You’re not comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Speed and scalability are essential
* You struggle to follow through on ideas. If you care about something, you’ll have the freedom to make it happen
* You don’t like change. You should be willing to embrace ambiguity and rapid growth
What’s in it for you
We offer a generous mix of benefits for what matters to our people, including:
* Salary between £40,000 and £45,000 depending on experience, reviewed annually
* 27 days holiday + bank holidays (some flexible) + day off on your birthday + three days per year for dependant leave
* Two volunteering days per year
* Length of service award: one month paid sabbatical at eight years
* 6% employer pension contribution and life assurance
* Private medical insurance with AXA Health
* Enhanced parental leave
* MacBook and up to £500 home office setup budget
* £750 per person learning budget
* Option to work abroad for up to six weeks a year
* Health and wellbeing initiatives including free therapy via Wellness Cloud and mental health support via Headspace
* Financial wellbeing focus including access to Octopus Money, Octopus Share Incentive Plan, will writing via Octopus Legacy
* Seccl invest (our platform to manage your investments) and Perkbox Flexi-points with discounts and perks
* Cycle to Work and Octopus Electric Vehicle Leasing
Our culture
We’re proud to put people first, creating a culture where we truly listen to what matters to them. Our transparent and inclusive environment encourages diversity of thought, challenge and experimentation.
Check out our Glassdoor page for reviews or our LinkedIn for updates and insights from the team.
Interview process
Interviewing is a two-way process. Our interviews are conversational. You can expect the process to look similar to:
* First stage: 45-minute competency-based interview with the hiring manager and Trading Ops Senior Analyst
* Second stage: 30–45 minute interview focused on culture and operating principles
We may close this role once we have enough applications. Please submit your application as soon as possible; you should expect to hear back within one to two weeks of applying.
We are an inclusive company and consider applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity, or disability status. If this sounds like your kind of thing, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We’d love to hear from you!
Compensation Range: £40K - £45K
Our location notes and industry information are provided for context only.
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