Junior Transfers & Settlements Analyst

Location: Blackpool (hybrid working after probation)

Salary: £23,000-£25,000

Role Purpose

This role sits within a specialist Investment Operations Transfers team responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely movement of securities between custodians, counterparties, and client accounts across UK and international markets.

As a trainee, you will initially support operational processes within the team and develop the technical knowledge required to fully perform a Junior Transfers & Settlements Analyst role. Once trained, you will take responsibility for the end-to-end processing and monitoring of stock transfers, ensuring settlement obligations are met accurately and on schedule.

The role plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of securities movements and supporting the smooth execution of client and counterparty transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and register physical and electronic share movements into and out of client nominee and registered names
• Monitor shared operational mailboxes and ensure timely response/actioning of queries
• Use internal systems to run and track order books, operational tasks, and settlement reports, escalating issues where required
• Monitor daily stock reconciliations across multiple custodians and investigate discrepancies
• Follow up on outstanding or delayed transfers on a regular basis, liaising with internal teams and external counterparties
• Complete transfer documentation including account applications, registration forms, and stock transfer instructions
• Work collaboratively with Client Services, Compliance, and Client Due Diligence teams to ensure accurate processing and adherence to requirements
• Support system testing activity for platform fixes, upgrades, and process enhancements
• Follow all established procedures and ensure operational controls are consistently applied
• Contribute to process improvement by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting enhancements
• Undertake relevant training and continue developing technical knowledge of investment operations and securities markets
• Carry out any additional reasonable duties required to support the wider operations function

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Technical / Professional

• Interest in or understanding of securities settlements and investment operations (advantageous)
• Willingness to develop knowledge of custody and transfer processes across multiple markets

Systems & Processes

• Ability to learn and operate complex internal systems and workflows
• Exposure to or willingness to learn operational platforms used in investment administration
• Strong procedural discipline with the ability to follow and improve structured processes

Regulatory Awareness

• Developing understanding of UK financial services regulation and relevant international frameworks (including Crown Dependencies)
• Ability to adhere to regulatory standards and escalate issues appropriately

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Time Management
• Continuous Improvement Mindset