Operational Specialist

Job description

Operations Specialist – Financial Services (CFD)

Location: London

Full time in the office (5 days a week)

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Are you currently working in a CFD operations environment?

Strong with cash & stock reconciliations and comfortable resolving breaks daily?

Confident using SQL or Python to support operational reporting and controls?

I’m working with a growing financial services firm looking for an Operations Specialist to join their team.

This is a hands-on, technical role where you’ll be responsible for:

• Daily operational processing across securities and cash
• Performing and resolving reconciliations (positions & balances)
• Investigating and clearing aged breaks
• Liaising with custodians, brokers and internal teams
• Maintaining strong controls and audit trails
• Supporting process improvements and UAT testing

They need someone who can hit the ground running, understands post-trade flows, and has a strong control mindset.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience within the CFD industry

• Strong reconciliation experience

• SQL or Python knowledge

• Solid understanding of equities, bonds or funds

• Strong Excel skills

This is a great opportunity to join a stable but growing business where operational integrity and risk management are taken seriously.

If you would like to have your CV reviewed within 24 hours, apply with your CV today!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English