Posted 21 July, 2026
Graduate Investment Operations Analyst
Citygrad
London, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
We are currently looking for ambitious graduates to join a leading investment manager in their London office. We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented Operations Analysts to join our dynamic Operations team. This is a broad-based role, offering exposure across a wide range of operational functions within the investment management lifecycle. The successful candidates will play a key part in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our business processes, supporting portfolio management, compliance, risk, and client servicing teams.
\n\nKey Responsibilities
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- To support and liaise with the trading/FX team in a post-trade capacity; working with our brokers and custodians to facilitate settlement and investigate issues. \n
- Support daily operational processes to ensure the accurate and timely flow of data across systems and stakeholders. \n
- Monitor, reconcile, and maintain core operational data including transactions, positions, and valuations. \n
- Manage Corporate Action and Proxy Voting processes and workflows to ensure timely elections. \n
- Liaise with internal teams (e.g., Compliance & Risk, Portfolio Managers, Client Services) to support end-to-end operational requirements. \n
- Collaborate with third-party service providers such as brokers, custodians, fund administrators, and data vendors. \n
- Become a key person in the efficient inception of new technology in the Investment Operations Team. \n
- Participate in workflow optimisation and automation initiatives \n
- Assist in maintaining and enhancing operational controls and risk management procedures. \n
Requirements:
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- Degree Educated \n
- High level of attention to detail \n
- Passionate about learning \n
- Basic Knowledge of investments, fixed income and equity markets \n
- Strong team orientation and willingness to work \n
- Ability to work under strict time constraints, and prioritise workload \n
