Average Reconciliations Analyst salary in London

Position Title: Reconciliations & Sanctions Analyst Location: London Reports to: Manager – Operations Control / Sanctions Oversight 6 month contract Role Overview The Reconciliations & Sanctions Analyst plays a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial operations across custody, fund administration, and securities lending. This position also supports the firm’s sanctions compliance framework, helping to mitigate regulatory, financial, and reputational risks. The ideal candidate will serve as a key control point between operational teams and compliance, applying strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of financial crime risk management. Key ResponsibilitiesReconciliations Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of cash, stock, and client accounts across various markets and products.Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks promptly, escalating material issues in line with internal policies.Collaborate with internal stakeholders (operations, product, client services) and external parties (custodians, counterparties) to resolve discrepancies.Maintain comprehensive documentation and audit trails to support internal and external reviews.Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing reconciliation controls and efficiency. Sanctions & Financial Crime Controls Support the screening of transactions, counterparties, and securities in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.Investigate alerts, escalate potential matches, and liaise with Compliance and Financial Crime teams as needed.Review reconciliation breaks for potential sanctions or financial crime implications.Assist in preparing governance reports and management information (MI) related to sanctions risk.Stay informed on evolving sanctions regimes and assess their impact on securities services operations. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in reconciliations within custody, fund administration, securities lending, or similar financial services operations.Solid understanding of sanctions compliance, financial crime risks, and relevant regulatory frameworks.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.Proficiency in reconciliation tools and systems (e.g., Intellimatch, TLM, or similar platforms).Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets.Excellent communication skills for engaging with internal teams, clients, and regulatory bodies. Applicants must have fully valid work visa

Role Title: Cash Reconciliation & Clearance Operations Analyst Location: London, UK 12 month contract Role Purpose The Cash Reconciliation & Clearance Operations Analyst is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation of cash accounts and the clearance of outstanding items within the Asset Servicing team. The role supports institutional clients by safeguarding asset integrity, mitigating operational risk, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal controls. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, while collaborating with global stakeholders across Operations, Custody, and Finance functions. Key Responsibilities Perform daily and periodic cash reconciliations across multiple markets, currencies, and custodians, investigating breaks and discrepancies.Monitor and clear outstanding items in a timely manner to minimize operational and financial risk.Liaise with internal teams (Custody, Settlements, Asset Servicing, Finance) and external counterparties to resolve reconciliation issues and ensure accurate cash positions.Escalate aged and material breaks in line with internal policies and provide commentary on root causes and resolution timelines.Support end-to-end reconciliation and clearance controls in accordance with regulatory requirements (e.g., CASS, FCA guidelines) and internal risk frameworks.Prepare and deliver reporting on reconciliation status, outstanding items, and key risk indicators for management and stakeholders.Participate in process improvement initiatives, automation projects, and control enhancements to drive operational efficiency.Assist in audit reviews, regulatory inspections, and internal governance activities by providing accurate data and documentation.Contribute to a strong culture of risk management, control, and client service excellence within the Asset Servicing function. Requirements – Experience & Skills Proven experience in cash reconciliation, clearance, or related operations roles within Asset Servicing, Custody, or Securities Services.Strong understanding of financial markets, cash management processes, and securities lifecycle.Experience with reconciliation tools and systems (e.g., TLM, Intellimatch, or similar) preferred.Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets; knowledge of automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, Python, VBA) desirable.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Strong problem-solving ability, with a proactive and investigative approach to issue resolution.Ability to work under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a controlled environment. Applicants must have full valid working visa when applying

A global Japanese trading company is seeking an experienced Senior Commodity Analyst to join their London office on a maternity cover contract. In this role, you will be responsible for trade reconciliation, daily and monthly cash settlements, confirmation matching, updating margin reports, and liaising with the front office and clients.The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of Back Office operations, excellent knowledge of quantitative analysis for market risk, and the ability to manage projects effectively.TYPE: Full time, 18-month contract (Maternity Cover)SALARY: £60k - £80k depending on experience START: ASAPLOCATION: London, (Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home)Senior Commodity Analyst Main Responsibilities:Trade reconciliation from trade recaps & broker statementsDaily and Monthly Cash settlements and reconciliationConfirmation matchingUpdating and reviewing Daily Margin reportsBe a main point of contact for Energy, Precious and Base Metals within the front officeLiaise with people internally at all levelsReview existing procedures with the objective of improving and implementing more efficient working processesAssess problems and suggest solutions to ManagementLiaise with internal trading desks and external clients to ensure efficient service and timely dealing of queriesBe cross trained in all areasCover daily and monthly tasks when required and provide backup for other members in their absenceCover other areas of the Commodity team if requiredTake an active role in project work and manage projects communicating progress to ManagementSenior Commodity Analyst Ideal Candidate:Several years’ experience in commodity markets Solid Back Office/operational experience Professional knowledge and experience in commodity trade types Excellent product knowledge within commodity markets Strong knowledge of Back Office Commodity operations particularly in Precious, Base and Energy tradesExcellent knowledge of quantitative analysis for market risk and any other risks relating to commodity transactions Excellent knowledge of international settlements in various currencies & products Ability to analyse complex dataExcellent communication skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to prioritise and manage workload under pressureProblem-solving skillsProject management skills** All applicants for the Senior Commodity Analyst must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.*We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working holiday visa, Graduate or Student visa holders.If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.