Cash Reconciliation Specialist Edinburgh

Eden Scott's client, a Financial Services organisation is looking to recruit a Investment Cash Reconciliation Specialist to join their busy Back Office Operations .

The role is Hybrid and will require 3 days in the office and 2 days after training

This role will be based in Edinburgh and will be responsible for the following tasks;

Provide support to all operational processes as needed
Contribute in developing financial processes and related controls in respect of assets held on behalf of clients

Aid in undertaking analysis of client money management information and preparation of commentary thereon to corporate clients. Further ensuring all aged items have appropriate action plans in place and ensure these are documented appropriately
Preparation of Daily Client Money Reconciliations
Preparation of the Client Money and Assets Return required by the FCA
Working closely with the Compliance area to ensure that monitoring activity over client assets is integrated, as appropriate, with other compliance activity and that all issues relating to compliance with the CASS rules are recorded and reported as necessary
Properly monitors errors to ensure adherence to audit and control policies
Understands the procedures and controls for operational processes
Performs within departmental procedures and compliance standards in order to minimize losses to the Firm
Participates in ad-hoc projects as defined by supervisor
Applies good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the sub-function / job family
Deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems
Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices
Moderate but direct impact through quality and timeliness of services provided that effect own team and closely related teams
Applies professional judgment when interpreting data and results
May occasionally provide informal guidance or on-the-job-training to new team members
Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information

To be successful in this role, candidates will require the following background and skills;

Experience of a high volume cash reconciliation environment
Controls experience
Basic to intermediate level experience in a related role
Previous experience in Financial Services

Contact Karen Kerr or email karen.kerr@edensott.com or call Karen on 0131 5501129

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