Operations analyst – Dividends & corporate actions
Hybrid with two days a week (Tuesday & Wednesday) in the Bath or Edinburgh office.
About Us
Seccl is Octopus‑owned embedded investment platform on a mission to help more people invest – and invest well.
We’re B‑Corp certified with a strong product‑market fit, early traction and the potential to transform an outdated industry. Growing fast, we will scale even faster over the next few years.
Our role
We’re looking for an Operations analyst to join our Asset Servicing team, reporting to the Operations delivery lead. You’ve had at least a year’s experience in Financial Services – ideally within a platform or wrap environment – and some hands‑on exposure to dividend or corporate action processing.
You understand how dividends for equities, mutual funds and bonds are calculated, reconciled and paid, and familiarity with the lifecycle of corporate actions on an investment platform is a strong plus. Working closely with other Operational teams you’ll ensure clients are paid accurately and on time, spotting and resolving discrepancies quickly.
At Seccl, how you work matters as much as what you do. Our guiding principles are to never settle, take ownership, and be generous and candid. You’ll be trusted to act with care and urgency, take initiative, and help drive improvements to our processes.
Typical day
* Identify dividend receipts, calculate client entitlements, reconcile positions and release payments to client accounts.
* Use internal systems to identify discrepancies, understand their cause and resolve them.
* Work as part of a small team, using effective communication to ensure daily tasks are completed with a high degree of accuracy.
* Maintain ownership of any request until resolution and meet agreed SLA’s.
* Take ownership of key operational processes within the operations domain.
* Identify and resolve technical issues with a variety of workflows and utilize a range of collaborative applications.
* Adapt work alignment as the business grows to meet changing demands of a rapidly scaling Operations function.
Who this role is for
* Willingness to learn about products, technology and investment wrappers.
* Experience in a fast‑paced environment where juggling multiple tasks simultaneously is common.
* Desire to learn more about and take ownership of processes and customer outcomes.
* Enjoy working with numbers, are detail‑oriented, a solid problem‑solver.
* Strong communication, organisational skills and an eye for accuracy.
* Team‑player who is customer and delivery focused and wants to gain new skills on the journey.
What this role isn’t for
* Relying on a lot of top‑down direction – here you’ll have freedom and ownership to shape your own progression.
* Not comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment – our speed and scalability are what set us apart.
* Struggling to follow through on ideas – we value people who do what they say they will.
* Not liking change – if you relish ambiguity of rapid growth and are willing to embrace uncertainty you’ll fit in.
What’s in it for you
* Salary between £30,000 and £35,000, dependant on experience and reviewed annually.
* 27 days holiday + bank holidays (some flexible) + day off on your birthday + three days dependent leave per year.
* Two volunteering days per year.
* Option to work abroad for up to six weeks a year.
* Secclbrate – recognition programme offering flexible rewards (extra pay, additional holiday, learning budget).
* Length of service award – one month paid sabbatical at eight years.
* 6% employer pension contribution, life assurance.
* Private medical insurance with AXA Health.
* Enhanced parental leave.
* MacBook and up to £500 home office set‑up budget.
* £750 per person learning budget.
* Health and wellbeing initiatives (free therapy via Wellness Cloud, mental health support via Headspace).
* Strong financial wellbeing focus – access to Octopus Money, Octopus Share Incentive Plan and will‑writing offering via Octopus Legacy.
* Perkbox – Flexi‑points giving discounts and perks (coffee, gym, retail).
* Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Octopus Electric Vehicle Leasing.
Our culture
We put people first, creating a culture where we listen to what matters most. A transparent and inclusive environment encourages diversity of thought, challenge and experimentation.
Interview process
The interview process is conversational. First stage – 45 minutes competency‑based interview. Second stage – 30‑45 minutes conversation linked to our operating principles and ways of working. We’ll only close this role once we have enough applications for the next stage. Submit your application as soon as possible; you should hear back within one to two weeks of applying.
Diversity & inclusion
Our aim is to build a diverse and inclusive company. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, 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!
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