Reconciliation Analyst - 12 month contract

Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.

Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.

The base

At Schroders, we're known for doing things differently. That's why we’re building a home for the ambitious in Horsham, West Sussex. You’ll get the all the benefits of being part of a world-leading asset manager. But you’ll also get the support of being part of a genuine local community. If you’re looking for opportunities that match your ambitions, you’ll find them right here in Horsham.

What you'll do

Accountable for allocated portfolios, proactive investigation and timely follow up of queries arising from internal stakeholders, clients, counterparties, custodians and administrators

Perform custody transaction and position reconciliation against internal records

Maintain ownership of daily cash and stock breaks by conducting investigation on differences, and monitoring through timely resolution with processing teams and custodians/administrators

Validate and update internal records with relevant transactions, such as fees and income

Daily reconciliation of Treasury trade confirmation

Requesting statements of holdings and balances from custodians and fund transfer agents

Managing the accuracy and continuity of data within the supported systems

Work through high volumes, prioritise, and manage workload according to risk or deadlines

Escalate potential problems before they become a risk

Meet all deadlines and ensure procedures and controls are fully implemented

Assist reviewing and update procedures, implement improvements and enforce stringent controls

Meet the needs of our business partners and internal clients establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal functions and external counterparts

Contribute to department initiatives and projects.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

Broad experience in asset or wealth management operations, specifically Securities Administration and reconciliation;

Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) or equivalent;

A strong attention to detail is required;

Good at analysing and solving problems;

Experience in using Temenos platform (T24) desirable;

Experience is using Smart Stream Corona;

Intermediate experience of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that’ll help

Focused on clients and delivery, taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through to completion;

Dedicated to your role, the success of the team and business through a proactive approach to ensure a positive client experience;

Excellent time management, recognising the importance of being punctual to support team reliability and productivity;

A strong collaborator and a good communicator with people skills who takes a wider interest in other activities on the team and business, offering support wherever possible;

Open to feedback, receptive to change, continually looks out for team and self improvement opportunities.

Able to navigate through change and maintain an innovative culture.

We Recognise Potential, Whoever You Are

Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.