Join a forward‑thinking financial services firm committed to strong governance, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement. We are looking for a proactive and detail‑driven individual to take ownership of key Transaction Reporting oversight responsibilities while supporting wider first‑line risk management activities.
This client is prestigious, well respected and an award winning firm in their area. On offer is excetpional benefits including generous pension of 8%, yearly profit share, hybrid working, private medical insurance, study support amongst more great benefits.
Key Responsibilities
Transaction Reporting Oversight
* Take day‑to‑day ownership of Transaction Reporting oversight, working closely with the Operational Risk Manager.
* Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations of internal trades against FCA‑reported transactions, using multiple data sources to identify discrepancies.
* Conduct qualitative and quantitative validation checks and escalate issues appropriately.
* Maintain the central Transaction Reporting Issues & Actions Log, ensuring timely tracking and resolution through the Risk Event process.
* Lead internal and external Transaction Reporting governance meetings.
* Produce monthly MI packs for senior leadership using PowerBI, highlighting volumes, issues, trends, and reconciliation outcomes.
* Drive continuous improvement across the Transaction Reporting framework, ensuring strong oversight of outsourced functions and ongoing regulatory compliance.
Wider First Line of Defence (1LOD) Risk Management
* Support the identification and reporting of operating events, analysing control failures and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
* Assist with the timely resolution of dealing errors to minimise market risk and cost, ensuring all mitigations are recorded and logged.
* Work with the Operational Risk Manager on thematic reviews, trend analysis, and operational risk investigations.
* Contribute to end‑to‑end process reviews and support business change initiatives.
* Promote strong risk culture by embedding risk policies, frameworks, and awareness across the business.
* Review, update, and implement Standard Operating Procedures.
Analysis & Reporting
* Support the preparation of regular MI for senior management using PowerBI, and contribute to the development of new or enhanced reporting.
* Maintain operating event logs, dealing error logs, and the firm’s Risk Register.
* Assist with tracking actions and issues arising from operating events, RCSAs, and governance forums.
Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in financial services operations, administration, or risk (1LOD or 2LOD).
* Degree‑level education preferred but not essential.
* Understanding of the UK financial services regulatory environment is desirable.
* CISI “Introduction to Investment” or equivalent beneficial; sponsorship available for CISI or IRM pathways.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Experience with PowerBI preferred (training available).
* Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive issues through to resolution