Analyst, Transfer Processing

Analyst, Transfer Processing

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Contract / Temp

Location: London

Working as part of the team to ensure that all tasks are carried out in a timely and efficient manner. This includes but not limited to all aspects of administration relating to clients’ cash and assets, follow up to date departmental procedures and controls and to complete daily/weekly/monthly/yearly checks.

• Input of non-market transfers of securities in the firm’s systems for internal transfers / transitions in / transitions out
• Perform relevant controls against new security lines prior to acceptance for transition in
• Arrange trade and settlement dates with market counter parties for transitioning portfolios in relation to both cash and securities
• Continuous monitoring of transitioning securities to ensure completion within expected time frames
• Investigate and resolve any failed/unmatched transfers, liaising with both internal departments and external custodians as necessary
• Monitoring and control of non-client assets received into the firm.
• Ensure all queries are dealt with in a positive and timely manner
• In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required
• Where appropriate, assist with various projects within the department
• Participate in systems testing when fixes or enhancements are delivered and assist with periodic regression testing of internal systems

• In the region of 2-3 years’ experience in a trade support, settlements or transitions role
• Knowledge of FCA Regulations, particularly CASS and Mifid II Transaction Reporting
• Knowledge of market practice relevant to Private Clients
• Educated to minimum of A-level standard, with minimum of Grade C at GCSE English and Maths
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to maintain required standards when working under pressure
• Good attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision
• A reliable individual who works well within a team environment
• Good IT skills, especially MS Excel

• Preferably holder of IOC or equivalent CISI qualification
• Understanding of HMRC tax implications in relation to the transfer of securities where there is a change of beneficial owner