Average Operations Analyst salary in the UK

Operations Analyst 12-month contract (Temp to Perm opportunity) £31,000 per annum PAYE May suit a Finance Graduate looking to moveinto the finacial services - Stong Excel and clients/customer service Are you a dedicated Operations Analyst with a passion for making a difference in the banking industry? Our client, an industry-leading organisation in the banking sector, is seeking a talented individual to join their team in Chester as an Operations Analyst on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a team that has a positive presence in the location and works with priority clients globally, including senior executives. About the Role: This role involves providing technical support in a leading Derivatives support function for one or more Derivatives product areas. You will be part of an established team with a strong presence in Chester for over 10 years, working with global partners including senior personnel from locations such as Hong Kong, Singapore, London, and New York. Key Responsibilities: · Client Service: Deliver excellent client service to priority clients, managing cash flows and providing comprehensive support. · Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve pre and post cash settlement discrepancies, perform cash reconciliations, and clear cash breaks. · Risk Management: Liaise with Trade Support teams in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and New York to resolve and highlight risk and break issues. · System Improvement: Contribute to system infrastructure and control environment improvements through project and ad-hoc testing. · Analysis & Reporting: Conduct root cause analysis, communicate updates and critical issues to senior management, and strive to enhance client service and efficiency. Skills & Qualifications: · Communication: Excellent communication and negotiation skills. · Relationship Building: Ability to build relationships across all levels of seniority with internal and external clients. · Analytical Skills: Strong numeracy and analytical skills, including data reconciliation and interpretation. Proficiency in Excel and Outlook. · Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a high-energy environment. · Problem Solving: Keen problem solver with a thirst for process improvement and excellent attention to detail and accuracy. · Experience: Experience in Derivatives and Customer Service is desirable. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

**Please note, this is a 6 month FTC** As a Collateral Ops Analyst within the EU Regulatory Ops and Collateral Management Team, you will ensure smooth operations and compliance across our investment activities. You'll be instrumental in managing collateral agreements, overseeing daily operations, and leading innovative projects aimed at improving efficiency and maintaining excellence. Are you ready to elevate your career in a dynamic, internationally recognised investment environment? We don't just offer jobs, we provide careers that empower you to grow, thrive, and achieve your ambitions. Key Responsibilities: Operational Excellence: Serve as the primary point of contact for all collateral operations queries, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where needed.Oversight Controls: Manage daily and weekly oversight controls, including collateral disputes, failed movements, and coupon claims.Process Improvement: Analyse and refine existing processes, leading initiatives to address inefficiencies and implementing effective solutions.Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including service providers, ensuring alignment and transparency.Project Leadership: Act as a Subject Matter Expert on collateral-related projects, leading workshops and ensuring thorough process documentation. What We're Looking For: Educational Background: A strong university degree in Business or Finance.Experience: 2-3 years of relevant experience in Middle Office activities, regulatory topics, or collateral management within the asset management industry.Skills: Robust technical and project management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different functions. Proficiency in English is essential; additional European languages are advantageous.Mindset: A proactive, results-oriented approach with a passion for innovative solutions and client-first thinking. You should also be highly organised, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Why Join Us? You'll be part of a leading active asset manager with a global presence, committed to delivering exceptional client experiences. We leverage our broad expertise to create long-term value across our operations worldwide. Ready to Make an Impact? If you're a forward-thinking professional eager to contribute to a high-performing team, we want to hear from you. Join us in Paris and help shape the future of investment operations. Apply now and start your journey with us today! Let's build tomorrow, together (Please note: Daily Rate is up to £350.00 PD Umbrella rate)

Operational Analyst / Operational Research Consultant - Defence Our client is a successful technical consultancy providing professional services and are a technology partner to global, defence, energy, space and intelligence & communications companies. As an Operational Analysis Consultant, you will be providing the evidence to help the UK MOD and industry to make better decisions. This may be thought-leadership on innovative research to develop new concepts and approaches, working in customer teams to support procurement decisions with analytical thinking and outcomes, modelling of operational performance and sustainment, historical analysis to support learning lessons from previous operations, or leading workshops with customers and Subject Matter Experts to improve policies and planning processes. Our client’s recent successes within UK MOD mean that the company’s Operational Analysis team are looking for consultants with a range of levels of experience. They are interested in people who engage customers technically and personally, with the ability to provide analytical insight. They need people who work to improve themselves and others, and have the positive, flexible and self-motivated attitude necessary for working in a small company. Your work will support departmental policy, acquisition projects, ongoing operational efficiency, and business cases. You will present and engage with customers and stakeholders and undertake a range of modelling and analysis. Responsibilities for the Operational Analyst / Consultant will include: Delivering technical consulting projects. Identifying and winning work within the Defence sector. Building new relationships and maintaining the relationships we have with our current customers. Using and developing problem structuring methods and a variety of tools and techniques, including novel approaches where required. Working organically in customer teams to deliver rapid turn-around analysis or using one of the company’s offices as a team hub from which to plan and deliver tasks. Expertise Required Our client is looking for a range of experience: Consultants: 1.5+ years’ experience, including delivering qualitative and/or quantitative analysis; Senior Consultants: 5+ years’ experience, including delivering analysis programmes, delivering innovative approaches, and / or winning work; and Principal Consultants: 8+ years’ experience, with extensive experience of leading analysis, leading teams, delivering innovative approaches and / or winning work. Essential requirements for this role: Operational Analysis to support business decision making, policy development, and / or research, including both 'soft’ and 'hard’ techniques (problem structuring and modelling). Structuring information, drawing conclusions and making recommendations. Development and use of analytical methods and models. Building customer and stakeholder relationships. Supporting and leading authoring of technical reports and presenting to customers. Reporting appropriately for the audience: summarising complex information for high-level stakeholders and writing detailed reports to transfer knowledge and context with the customer. Experience working with DE&S, Dstl and the Frontline Commands or consulting within the UK Defence industry. Business Case Approvals Strong background in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines: Process and conceptual mapping (e.g. influence diagrams), Statistical analysis, Wargaming, Simulation (System Dynamics or Discrete Event Simulation), Optimisation, Designing and facilitating workshops, Historical Analysis, Knowledge of data manipulation and analysis languages (VBA, SQL, R, Python), Cost analysis/estimation, Portfolio, programme and project management (schedule and risk analysis, benefits realization, evidence management). Be willing to travel across UK and comfortable to work away from main sites for periods of time. For more senior positions, they would expect some experience in the following: Identifying and bidding for future work. Leading diverse analytical teams of in-house and external experts and advising other consultants and supporting when required on projects. Understanding of the military operational environment and MOD management structures. Strong knowledge of MOD approvals, the MOD acquisition cycle and Defence Lines of Development. You will either have current UK SC Clearance or DV Clearance Operational Analyst / Operational Research Consultant / Data Scientist - Defence Salary: £40,000 to £60,000 plus bonus, Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire , Flexible Hybrid working Apply Now