278 Operations Analyst jobs in the United Kingdom

The Operations Analyst role in the financial services industry involves providing critical support to the Operations department. This position is based in Weybridge and focuses on ensuring smooth operational input of data and accurate reporting.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation in the financial services industry. The company values precision, efficiency, and operational excellence in its business practices.

Description

• Support the Operations department with day to day input tasks and reporting.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal standards.
• Coordinate with other departments to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
• Ensure data is recorded, updated accurately and regularly
• Liaise with the client and customer for process updates
• Handle administrative duties related to operational tasks as required.

Profile

A successful Operations Analyst should have:

• A degree in something Business related, Economics or Computing
• Proficiency in using office software and reporting tools and Excel
• A high level of attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Strong communication skills
• A proactive approach to identifying and addressing operational challenges

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range: 25,000 - 25,500 per year.
• Permanent role based in Weybridge.
• Opportunities to develop skills within the financial services industry.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Chance to contribute to a small-sized organisation and make a meaningful impact.

If you are enthusiastic about joining the financial services industry and growing your career as an Operations Analyst, we encourage you to apply.

Operations Analyst
£25,200
Nottingham (hybrid working)
Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours between 8am-6pm

Start date 13 October

We have an exciting opportunity for a number of Operations Analysts to join our client based in Nottingham.

We're looking for analytically minded candidates to join a highly reputable and innovative company who are celebrating growth and expansion due to their continued market dominance. Our client can offer further career development and exceptional training opportunities.

Duties will include.

• Managing and maintaining large data sets and identifying missing or erroneous data flows
• Providing excellent customer service via email
• Working closely with other departments to ensure optimal performance and fluid workflow
• Maintaining positive internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Working with suppliers to gather customer information
• Analysing data and producing reports
• Problem solving

Skills and experience required.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• IT Savvy- confident using Excel
• SQL experience would be a plus
• Able to work at a fast pace, and happy with repetitive tasks

First-class training, support and equipment is provided for you to work from home. You will be based at home with one day per fortnight working from the office. Whilst you are in training you will be fully office based for approx. 2 weeks so you must live a commutable distance from Nottingham city centre.

This is a long-term temporary contract for approx. 18 months and you must be able to start 13 October.

Apply NOW to avoid disappointment! Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to contact all candidates. If you have not heard from a Consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.


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Operations Analyst

6 month Temp

£180pd

YOU MUST HAVE NEXUS EXPERIENCE OR YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Previous experience in any of the below please:

Payments/Client Cash experience, Transfers, ISA admin, Stock Deposits/Demats, Settlements – UK & Overseas

Aim & Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this role is to ensure robust Operational Oversight of the business by maintaining regulatory compliance, securing smooth operational processes, and acting as a key liaison between the firm’s Investment Managers (IMs) and BNY Pershing. The role supports the delivery of high-quality client service by monitoring operational workflows, resolving queries, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring all investment operations are processed accurately and in a timely manner.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Operational Liaison : Act as the first point of contact for Investment Managers on operational queries, escalating to the BNY client services team as needed and ensuring clear, timely communication.
• Cash Payments Management : Instruct and oversee customer payments via Nexus; track cash flows and manage received payments, ensuring accurate reconciliation without prior notification.
• Asset Transfer Oversight : Execute external asset transfers through Nexus, monitor progress via dashboards, resolve queries, and escalate accordingly to avoid delays.
• Internal Transfers : Process internal asset movements, including those related to deceased estates, trusts, and inter-spousal gifts, ensuring accuracy and regulatory adherence.
• BNY Relationship Management : Participate in regular meetings with BNY Pershing, raise workflow issues, recommend process improvements, and maintain effective cross-party communication.
• Crest Dematerialisation : Prepare and verify documents for Crest stock dematerialisation as required.
• Trade Settlement Oversight : Track and resolve failed trades, supporting prompt settlement and reducing operational risk.
• Dividend Monitoring : Notify Investment Managers of dividend payments made to client accounts and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Proxy Voting Management : Use third-party portals to monitor upcoming proxy votes, inform clients and IMs about options, and lodge votes as instructed.
• Project Participation : Contribute to departmental projects and perform other operational oversight duties as directed by senior management.
• Procedures Ownership : Draft, maintain, and periodically review departmental procedures to ensure clarity and compliance with current operational standards and regulations.

This summary can be used in a job description, role profile, or internal documentation to outline the function, scope, and expectations for this position effectively. Let me know if you’d like it tailored for a specific role title, such as "Operational Oversight Officer" or "Operations Liaison Specialist."

Operations Generalist – Financial Services

Location: Southampton (Office-based initially, hybrid after probation)

Team: Operations

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week

Looking for a role where no two days are the same?

We’re supporting a fast-growing financial services business in Southampton in their search for an adaptable Operations Generalist . This is a broad role covering multiple areas of the customer journey and business operations — ideal for someone who thrives on variety, can hit the ground running, and is excited to grow into a long-term career.

What you’ll be doing:

• Get involved across pre-payout origination, post-payout servicing, complaints, marketing, and customer journey
• Handle ad-hoc requests and support day-to-day business operations
• Use data to interpret trends and improve processes (Excel/SQL skills expected; R and stats modelling a big plus)
• Work closely with teams across the business, ensuring smooth collaboration
• Adapt to shifting priorities while building depth in areas of personal interest

About you:

You’re proactive, adaptable, and a natural team player. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Solid experience in financial operations (beyond entry-level/graduate roles)
• Broad knowledge across customer journey and operational processes
• Strong analytical skills — Excel and SQL are a must; R/statistics is a bonus
• Flexibility to balance multiple tasks and priorities
• Excellent communication skills, with a friendly and approachable style
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop into a more senior role over time

Why you’ll love this role:

This is more than a job - it’s a chance to build a career in financial services while shaping the way operations run. You can expect:

• £40,000–£45,000 salary
• Clear opportunity to grow into a senior role
• Generous holiday allowance
• Hybrid working after probation (flexibility considered case by case)
• A collaborative, supportive team culture

Sound like your kind of challenge?

Apply now and bring your adaptability, analytical skills, and team spirit to a growing financial services company in Southampton where variety is the norm and development is part of the journey.

We are looking for an Operations Analyst to join our growing team in Coventry.

Working as a part of a dynamic operations department, you will work to deliver high quality insight and analysis throughout the customer (meter) lifecycle. By interpreting data from a varied number of sources both internal and industry facing, you will be experienced in query management and resolution as well as the monitoring of operational risk.

The successful applicant for this role will already have experience of working in the energy industry, ideally from a B2B supplier however this is not essential. You will also need to be comfortable working with large datasets and using analytical tools (advanced Excel / data modelling) to inform your results.

What can we offer?

This role offers a competitive package of remuneration along with access to a wide range of company benefits which includes;

• Private medical insurance, including 24/7 GP appointments and access to a wide range of professional support. We also offer a life assurance and income protection scheme from day one!
• Our annual company profit share scheme, rewarding everyone at Corona by sharing in our success.
• Employee self-sacrifice Electric Vehicle scheme, with a wide range of different models to choose from – supporting our commitment to the energy transition.
• Access to thousands of retail and entertainment discounts through our internal rewards and recognition scheme, all linked to our company values.

On top of these great benefits, we also continue to invest in our people through a wealth of development opportunities, supporting you to get the most from your career!

Working Pattern

This role is based in our Coventry City Centre offices and is Monday to Friday, with an hour for lunch. There is no evening or weekend working for this role.

Working with us at Corona Energy

At Corona Energy we are driven by our company culture which is focused around our core values; Empowered, Forward Thinking and Impactful – these are underpinned by our central value “Customer First”. This year we were proud to have been independently certified as one of the Best Places to Work in the UK with over 80% of our team recognising our outstanding employee experience!

To support this experience, we also offer our team;

• Amazing office spaces, with complimentary breakfast, fruit, snacks and drinks throughout the day.
• An annual focus on wellbeing with events and activities to support your health, wealth and inner-self!
• An opportunity to support our charity partners, or to give back to important causes by fundraising or volunteering our time.
• The chance to celebrate success together, at one of our regular sports and social events or at our annual company awards.

If you are looking for a career that is all about positive energy, we would welcome your application!

Corona Energy is a Disability Confident employer and as such will offer any successful applicant whatever reasonable adjustments, they may require in order to take part in our recruitment process.

Operations Analyst

6 month Temp

£180pd

YOU MUST HAVE NEXUS EXPERIENCE OR YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Previous experience in any of the below please:

Payments/Client Cash experience, Transfers, ISA admin, Stock Deposits/Demats, Settlements – UK & Overseas

Aim & Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this role is to ensure robust Operational Oversight of the business by maintaining regulatory compliance, securing smooth operational processes, and acting as a key liaison between the firm’s Investment Managers (IMs) and BNY Pershing. The role supports the delivery of high-quality client service by monitoring operational workflows, resolving queries, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring all investment operations are processed accurately and in a timely manner.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Operational Liaison : Act as the first point of contact for Investment Managers on operational queries, escalating to the BNY client services team as needed and ensuring clear, timely communication.
• Cash Payments Management : Instruct and oversee customer payments via Nexus; track cash flows and manage received payments, ensuring accurate reconciliation without prior notification.
• Asset Transfer Oversight : Execute external asset transfers through Nexus, monitor progress via dashboards, resolve queries, and escalate accordingly to avoid delays.
• Internal Transfers : Process internal asset movements, including those related to deceased estates, trusts, and inter-spousal gifts, ensuring accuracy and regulatory adherence.
• BNY Relationship Management : Participate in regular meetings with BNY Pershing, raise workflow issues, recommend process improvements, and maintain effective cross-party communication.
• Crest Dematerialisation : Prepare and verify documents for Crest stock dematerialisation as required.
• Trade Settlement Oversight : Track and resolve failed trades, supporting prompt settlement and reducing operational risk.
• Dividend Monitoring : Notify Investment Managers of dividend payments made to client accounts and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Proxy Voting Management : Use third-party portals to monitor upcoming proxy votes, inform clients and IMs about options, and lodge votes as instructed.
• Project Participation : Contribute to departmental projects and perform other operational oversight duties as directed by senior management.
• Procedures Ownership : Draft, maintain, and periodically review departmental procedures to ensure clarity and compliance with current operational standards and regulations.

This summary can be used in a job description, role profile, or internal documentation to outline the function, scope, and expectations for this position effectively. Let me know if you’d like it tailored for a specific role title, such as "Operational Oversight Officer" or "Operations Liaison Specialist."