Investment Settlements Analyst

Investment Settlements Analyst

Location: London - hybrid 50%

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours

Purpose of the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Investment Settlements Analyst, to support the daily settlements activity across Just’s investment portfolio of fixed income assets and derivatives, which sits within the broader Investment Operations & Reporting function. As an Investment Settlements Analyst, you will support the wider team in managing and monitoring the settlement of public and private assets, repo’s and derivatives.

About Just

We help people achieve a better later life. That’s our purpose and it’s the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,400 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK’s most loved retirement expert.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and monitor settlements and ongoing cash flow activity for public assets, private assets and derivatives within the Treasury Management System (Quantum)

• Oversee the daily derivative cashflows as well as entitlements, investigating any discrepancies between ourselves and the bank counterparty

• Coupon claims with bond collateral counterparties

• Cash management within custody bank accounts

• Ad-hoc activities within back office

• Challenge and improve existing controls and processes

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience with settlements, and knowledge of derivatives and securities is essential

• Knowledge of corporate and government bonds

• Technology software skills to utilise Treasury Management System

• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

• Advanced level of experience with Microsoft Excel

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and a good application of financial controls

Our behaviours

At Just you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career, whilst making a difference to the lives of those around you. You’ll be part of a company with a strong and distinctive culture - we’re ambitious, curious and collaborative – and every decision we make centres around being Just and delivering the best outcomes for our customers.

What’s in it for you

• A competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance

• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day on us for your birthday

• Private medical cover and income protection, just in case

• A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme

• Opportunities to progress your career in-role and within the company

• Free access to the Headspace app, 24/7 employee assistance helpline and trained physical and mental health first aiders

• A variety of employee funded benefits available via our online benefits portal

• Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones

Explore our full range of benefits on our dedicated benefits page.

Belonging at Just

Valuing diversity of thought and fostering a sense of belonging is critical to our business success, driving innovation and balanced decision making. Our work on DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) aims to deliver a brilliant employee experience underpinned by a sense of belonging, where our people feel proud to work at Just.

We remain committed to our publicly disclosed HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter and Race at Work Charter targets and support a wide range of employee network and events, championing issues including intergenerational working, social mobility and neurodiversity.

Application details

Please submit your CV using the 'apply now’ button. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding next steps which may include an initial phone interview and in-person assessment.  

Be Bold. Be Brilliant. Be Just.