Job Description

Junior operations analysts

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Hybrid with two days a week (Wednesday mandated) in Edinburgh.

About us

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Seccl is the Octopus-owned embedded investment platform that's on a mission to help more people to invest - and invest well.



We're B-Corp certified with an amazing product-market fit, impressive early traction, and the potential to transform an outdated industry, for the better. We've been growing fast and will scale even faster over the next few years.



We're also proud to be part of Octopus, the multi-billion group that's on a mission to breathe new life into broken industries, through companies like Octopus Energy, Octopus Investments and Octopus Money.



Check out the Seccl website for the latest on our products and our mission to shape the future of investments.

The role

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Are you a detail-oriented and motivated individual looking for an opportunity to start your career in a fast-paced environment? We're searching for Junior operations analysts to be a vital part of our transfers and trading operations teams in Edinburgh.


In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring seamless communication and documentation management, as well as accurate and timely execution across multiple asset classes our operations teams in Bath and Edinburgh. You'll be working from our Edinburgh office to complete your integral work; maintaining the accuracy and efficiency of our processes, as well as supporting the broader business with your expertise.

On a typical day you will be...

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Responsible for managing communication between transferring schemes and Seccl Discussing transfer activity with ceding and receiving schemes by phone and email Managing our internal client and scheme records Supporting the wider business by answering transfers related queries in a timely manner Supporting other areas of operations as and when required

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Monitoring and resolving trade processing exceptions across funds and listed securities Maintaining accurate client and trade records in our internal systems Assisting with trade reconciliations and investigating discrepancies Supporting the business by responding to trading-related queries from internal teams

This role's for you if...

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You have a willingness to learn about products, technology and investment wrappers. You have experience in a fast-paced environment where juggling multiple tasks simultaneously is common. You have a willingness to learn more about, and take ownership of, processes and customer outcomes. Enjoy working with numbers, are assiduous with a high attention to detail, and a solid problem-solver. You have strong communication, organisational skills and an eye for accuracy You are a team player who is customer and delivery focussed and wants to gain new skills on the journey.

This role isn't for you if...

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You rely on a lot of top-down direction.

Here, you'll have a lot of freedom and ownership of your role, and you'll be expected to shape your own progression

You're not comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Our speed and scalability are what set us apart; you need to be able to act quickly and think on your feet

You struggle to follow through on ideas.

We value people who do what they say they will. If you care about something, you have the freedom here to make it happen

You don't like change

. You'll get on great here if you relish the ambiguity of rapid growth and are willing to embrace uncertainty

What's in it for you...

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We offer a generous mix of benefits for the things that really matter to our people, including:



A salary of

27,000

reviewed annually


27 days holiday + bank holidays (some can be flexible) + day off on your birthday + three days (full time) per year for Dependant leave


Two volunteering days per year


Length of service award - one month paid sabbatical at eight years


6% employer pension contribution, and life assurance


Private medical insurance with AXA Health


Enhanced Parental leave


MacBook and up to 500 home office set up budget


750 per person learning budget


Option to work abroad for up to six weeks a year


Health and wellbeing initiatives including free therapy via Wellness Cloud, mental health support via Headspace


Strong financial wellbeing focus including access to Octopus Money, Octopus Share Incentive Plan, will writing offering via Octopus Legacy and Seccl invest (our own platform for you to manage your investments)


Perkbox - Flexi-points giving you a range of discounts and perks including free weekly coffee, gym and retail discounts.


Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Octopus Electric Vehicle Leasing

Our culture

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We're proud to put people first, creating a culture where we truly listen to what matters most to them. Our transparent and inclusive environment encourages diversity of thought, challenge and experimentation.



Check out our Glassdoor page for the latest reviews or our LinkedIn for company updates and insights from the team.

Interview process:

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Interviewing is a two-way thing, and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you. Our interviews are conversational, so come with questions and be curious. In general, you can expect the interview process to look a bit like this:

Video Screening task*
Assessment centre half-day in our Edinburgh office on one of the following days 30th June, 1st July, 2nd July*
Offer*
OR tailored feedback based on your performance through the stages*


We'll only close this role once we have enough applications for the next stage. Please submit your application as soon as possible to make sure you don't miss out and you should expect to hear back from us within one to two weeks of applying.


Our aim is to build a diverse and inclusive company of awesome people, with unique skills, passions and experiences. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.


If this sounds like your kind of thing, we encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box.

We'd love to hear from you!

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Compensation Range: 27K - 33K