Senior Investment Technician

Adaptable Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a well-established financial services organisation to recruit a Senior Investment Technician. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced investment operations professional to step into a senior role within a fast-paced dealing environment, offering strong exposure across the full trade lifecycle and the chance to play a key role within a growing team.

Salary: £30,000 - £38,000 Depending on Experience Holidays: 25 days  Bank Holidays

Location:

Liverpool - Hybrid Working (3 days office-based) Working:
Full Time | Permanent - Flexible working hours

The Role:

As a Senior Investment Technician, you'll take ownership of investment dealing processes from instruction through to settlement and reconciliation. Acting as a senior point of contact within the team, you will also support complex queries, provide guidance, and help drive operational excellence. Main Responsibilities to Include:
Process and validate investment transactions including purchases, sales, switches, and re-registrations Place and manage trade approvals with platforms, discretionary fund managers (DFMs), and investment providers Monitor contract notes and settlement timelines to ensure timely completion Accurately post trades, charges, and income into internal systems Investigate and resolve failed or delayed settlements Technical Oversight & Risk Act as an escalation point for complex or high-risk trade queries Ensure all activity complies with scheme rules and internal risk controls Maintain strong audit trails across all dealing activity Support internal and external audit requirements Stakeholder Management Liaise with advisers, custodians, platforms, and internal teams Provide regular updates on trade progress and settlement status Support the resolution of investment-related queries and service issues Team & Process Development Support quality assurance and checking processes within the team Mentor and coach junior team members Contribute to process improvement initiatives Assist with system enhancements and workflow optimisation

About You:

Essential Experience Strong understanding of the full trade lifecycle (instruction, execution, settlement, reconciliation) Experience working with funds, ETFs, listed securities, and investment platforms Proven ability to manage high volumes of work within SLA-driven environments High attention to detail with a strong risk and control mindset At least 3 years' experience within investment operations or a related role Exposure to non-standard investments and handling complex transactions Experience working with DFMs Desirable Knowledge of FCA regulations and Consumer Duty principles Experience using dealing systems or wrap platforms Progress towards or completion of an investment qualification (e.g., CII R02, CISI)

Experience with unlisted assets, fund suspensions, or investment lifecycle events such as liquidations

The Ideal Candidate :
Technical accuracy and attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Risk-aware approach Effective stakeholder communication Ability to mentor and develop others Resilience and strong organisational skills