Full job descriptionJob Title: Trainee Operations Officer
Industry: Financial Services
Location: Blackpool (Hybrid)
Salary: £26,000
Reference Number: 10430
Recruit UK is partnering with a well-established financial services firm in the UK to recruit a Trainee Operations Officer to join their growing transfers team.
As a Trainee Operations Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth and accurate movement of stock across multiple counterparties, ensuring all transactions are processed efficiently and in line with internal controls and industry standards.
Responsibilities
*Manage the end-to-end processing of stock movements, including registrations and transfers, ensuring accurate settlement across client and nominee accounts
*Monitor operational workflows and internal systems to track trade settlement, resolve discrepancies, and liaise with internal teams and external parties as required
*Maintain reconciliation processes and reporting controls, including reviewing stock positions, investigating breaks, and supporting ongoing operational improvements, testing, and procedural adherence.
What’s in it for you:
*Competitive salary up to £26,000 (depending on experience)
*25 days’ annual leave, increasing with length of service
*Auto-enrolment pension
*Share Incentive Plan
*Private Medical Insurance
*Death in Service (DIS) cover
*Income Protection
*Enhanced maternity leave
*Paid paternity leave
*Electric car scheme
*Cycle to work scheme
*Hybrid working arrangement following probation
Skills and experience required:
*Recent graduate or someone with a strong interest in financial services or investment operations
*Some previous administrative experience preferred
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