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Senior Investment Operations Administrator Location: Liverpool City Centre Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Salary: Competitive (DOE) Benefits: Excellent benefits package A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Investment Operations Administrator to join a growing financial services organisation. This senior position sits within the Operations team and plays a key role in regulatory reporting, process improvement, quality assurance and the day-to-day support of Investment Operations. Key Responsibilities Produce, review and quality-assure regulatory reporting and management information Support quarterly client reporting and annual tax reporting cycles Act as an escalation point for complex or technical operational queries Provide training and guidance on investment products, systems and procedures Produce and maintain business requirements and procedural documentation Review, enhance and streamline operational systems, processes and service standards Conduct casework reviews and third-party quality assurance checks Support the implementation of initiatives aimed at reducing risk and improving efficiency What We're Looking For Strong analytical and numerical skills Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Proven experience within financial services, ideally in an Investment Operations environment Good working knowledge of investment-related regulation (e.g. ISAs, pensions, FCA CASS/COBS) Advanced Excel skills with experience handling and analysing large datasets Ability to produce clear, concise business and operational documentation Experience managing initiatives or process improvements end to end High level of attention to detail and accuracy Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a team Qualifications CISI Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) or equivalent qualification If this role is of interest, please email your CV to (url removed) . Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

The Role As a CASS Administrator, you will play an integral part in safeguarding client assets by supporting the daily oversight of client money and asset processes. You'll work across reconciliations, cash payments, and control monitoring to help ensure operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and robust risk management within the business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in financial operations, payments, reconciliations, or risk and control functions who wants to develop specialist experience in CASS. Full training and development support will be provided. Key Responsibilities: - Complete and review daily client money and asset reconciliations. - Support and oversee cash payment processes, ensuring accuracy and control. - Monitor operational effectiveness of CASS-related controls and escalate issues as needed. - Assist in breach reviews, remediation tracking, and reporting to stakeholders. - Contribute to management information (MI) production and oversight dashboards. - Support CASS audit and assurance activity by maintaining accurate records and control evidence. - Identify and recommend improvements to processes and control frameworks. - Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Compliance teams to uphold CASS standards. About You You're analytical, organised, and naturally risk-aware someone who takes pride in accuracy, accountability, and effective control management. Essential Skills & Experience: - Experience in financial services operations, payments, reconciliations, or risk/control functions. - Strong analytical and Excel skills, with high attention to detail. - Good understanding of operational risk and control principles. - Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal. - Ability to manage priorities and deliver within deadlines. - Proactive mindset and willingness to learn CASS regulations. Desirable: - Experience in a regulated environment (wealth management, investment platform, or brokerage). - Familiarity with client money or custody asset processes. - Exposure to management information (MI) reporting and breach review processes. What We Offer - Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. - Hybrid working - 3 days per week onsite in Wimborne, with flexibility for remote work. - Full CASS training and professional development opportunities. - Supportive, collaborative culture within a growing financial services business.