Operations analyst

OverviewJoin to apply for the Operations analyst - Trading role at SecclBase pay rangeHybrid with mandatory two days a week in the office. Based in either our Edinburgh or Bath office.About UsSeccl is the Octopus‑owned embedded investment platform that’s on a mission to help more people 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We’re B‑Corp certified with an amazing product‑market fit, impressive early traction and the potential to transform an outdated industry, for the better.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.The roleWe’re looking for an Operations analyst to join our Trading team. You’ll play a key role in managing the trade lifecycle, with a primary focus on CREST matching, settlement, and exception management, ensuring trades are processed accurately and on time. Alongside CREST activity, you’ll also support fund trading operations, transaction reporting, and error corrections, helping to maintain strong controls and smooth end‑to‑end processes. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll work closely with brokers, fund managers, and internal teams, while also delivering essential regulatory obligations.Typical day responsibilitiesMonitoring exchange‑traded instruments from capture through to CREST settlement.Investigating and resolving unmatched or failed trades, ensuring issues are closed within market deadlines.Working with brokers, custodians, and internal teams to resolve exceptions and settlement breaks.Taking ownership of operational queries, escalating and resolving in line with SLAs and regulatory requirements.Supporting key controls such as MiFID II reporting, best execution monitoring, and CASS reconciliations.Contributing to process improvements and helping the team adapt as the business scales.This role’s for youYou have a solid understanding of the trade lifecycle, particularly CREST matching and settlement.You bring experience from asset management, trading operations, or investment operations.You thrive in a fast‑paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.You are highly organised, detail‑focused, and comfortable communicating with multiple stakeholders.You enjoy solving problems, with strong analytical skills and confidence working with complex data.You take ownership of your work and consistently deliver high‑quality outcomes.This role isn’t for youYou 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 YouA generous mix of benefits that matter to our people, including:£30,000‑£35,000 salary, reviewed annually27 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday day + dependant leaveTwo volunteering days per yearOption to work abroad up to six weeks a yearRecognition programme with extra pay, holiday, and learning budgetEight‑year service award – one month paid sabbatical6% employer pension contribution, life assurancePrivate medical insurance with AXA HealthEnhanced parental leaveMacBook and up to £500 home office setup budget£750 learning budgetWell‑being initiatives: free therapy via Wellness Cloud, Headspace mental health supportFinancial wellbeing: Octopus Money, Octopus Share Incentive Plan, Octopus LegacyPerkbox flexi‑pointsCycle‑to‑Work and Octopus EV leasingOur cultureWe put people first, creating a transparent and inclusive environment where we listen to what matters most. Diversity of thought, challenge and experimentation drive us.Interview processTwo‑way conversational interviews. Expect:First stage – 45‑minute competency interview with hiring manager & senior ops analyst.Second stage – 30‑45‑minute cultural fit conversation.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionManagement and ManufacturingLocationBristol, Bath, and Edinburgh – 2‑day office hybrid. #J-18808-Ljbffr