Prime Asset Service Analyst

We’re supporting a global financial services firm as they continue to expand their Prime Services operations. They’re now looking for an organised, detail-oriented professional to join their Asset Servicing team—supporting a range of institutional clients including hedge funds, asset managers, and proprietary trading firms.

This is a fast-paced, operationally critical role that sits within the Prime Brokerage division. You’ll work across the full lifecycle of asset servicing, including corporate actions, reconciliations, coupon and dividend processing, and client money management. The role would suit someone with experience in Prime Brokerage, Middle Office, or Securities Operations, and a solid grasp of trade lifecycle management and global markets.

Responsibilities

Monitor and process voluntary and mandatory corporate actions across UK and international markets

Manage end-to-end risk on open corporate action events, escalating appropriately to senior stakeholders

Validate and process dividends, coupons, and withholding tax adjustments

Reconcile cash and stock positions, managing breaks and ensuring aged items are addressed

Liaise with trading desks, custodians, agents, and clients to ensure timely and accurate event resolution

Support client money reviews, ensuring compliance with cash segregation rules

Ensure all event bookings (market and internal) are reflected accurately and timely

Manage SWIFT payments (MT202, MT599) and associated instructions

Respond to internal and external queries via shared mailbox, ensuring clear communication and resolution

Contribute to process improvements and cross-train across wider asset servicing functions

Qualifications

Experience in Prime Brokerage, Asset Servicing, or Securities Operations

Strong understanding of corporate actions, custody services, and trade lifecycle processes

Knowledge of Equities, Fixed Income, CFDs, and related products

Familiarity with systems such as CREST, Swift, EasyWAY, and reconciliation tools like IntelliMATCH

Comfortable handling client money processes and reviewing cash reconciliations

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills - familiarity dealing with front office, agents, and custodians

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritise under pressure

Team-oriented, proactive, and confident in managing operational risk

Initial 6-month contract, with expectation for extension or to be made permanent with the end ..... full job details .....