Operations Associate

Job Description:

Our client, a global financial services firm, has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Associate to join their Glasgow team on an initial 12 month contract.

• You combine clear and appropriate escalation with suggestions on appropriate risk reduction strategies.


• You demonstrate an excellent attention to detail when analysing or interpreting data.


• You ask the appropriate questions to source and validate data to support comprehensive analysis; consult subject matter experts where needed.


• You break down problems/issues into smaller, more manageable parts.


• You listen attentively, ask exploratory questions, and paraphrase.


• You display a well-developed ability to comprehend, reason and process complex data.


• Applicants are preferred to bring an element of understanding in the Cleared Derivatives (Listed or OTC).


• Strong Excel skills with some basic VBA/Macro knowledge would be highly beneficial.

• You will be responsible for processing standard and non-standard transactions within a process.


• You will usually be part of a team operating within a region and for a particular product or functional process.


• You understands the importance of following defined procedures and completing the appropriate checklists (when applicable).


• You demonstrate an understanding of client's (internal & external) requirements.


• You respond to client requests with accuracy and speed.


• Validation and Substantiation of Collateral & Variation Margin balance.


• Dedicated adherence to Article 39 & Client Money regimes to protect clients' assets.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 15934

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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