Investment operations specialist

Level

Higher

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Legal, finance and accounting

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Carrying out investment transactions on behalf of individuals or organisations.

Process and confirm trade settlements across equity and fixed income markets

Reconcile cash and stock positions between internal and custodian records

Process corporate actions such as dividends, rights issues, and splits

Calculate or support NAV production for investment funds

Resolve settlement fails and breaks with counterparties and custodians

Produce and distribute investment operations reports for clients or management

Ensure all activities comply with CASS and FCA regulatory requirements

Financial instruments - equities, bonds, derivatives, and collective investments

Trade lifecycle from execution through clearing to settlement

Custody, safekeeping, and corporate actions processing

Fund accounting, NAV calculation, and performance measurement

Regulatory requirements including MiFID II, CASS, and FCA rules

Reconciliation techniques for cash, stock, and position breaks

Risk and control frameworks in financial services operations

Ready to look for a place?

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