OPERATIONS ANALYST

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid)
Keywords: regulatory reporting, operational risk, collaborative environment, hybrid working, career progression, inclusive culture, stakeholder engagement, process improvement, analytical skills, project delivery

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operations Analyst to join a leading global financial services firm in Glasgow, within their highly regarded Operations division. This role offers the chance to be at the heart of regulatory reporting and operational risk management, supporting critical business functions that underpin the organisation’s reputation and financial stability. You will benefit from a hybrid working model, with three days in the office and flexibility to work remotely, allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments. The company is renowned for its inclusive culture, commitment to employee development, and supportive leadership, providing a platform for you to learn, grow, and progress your career. With access to excellent facilities including an onsite gym and restaurant, as well as opportunities for community involvement through local charity partnerships, this is a unique chance to join a team where your contributions are valued and your potential can be realised.

• Join a collaborative team in a central Glasgow location with flexible hybrid working arrangements, enabling you to enjoy both office camaraderie and remote work convenience.
• Benefit from a supportive environment that champions diversity and inclusion, offering extensive training opportunities and clear pathways for career advancement within one of the largest divisions of a global financial institution.
• Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts regulatory compliance and operational risk management, while building strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple business areas.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As an Operations Analyst based in Glasgow, you will play a pivotal role within the Operations Risk & Regulatory Control Disclosure of Interest team. Your day-to-day responsibilities will centre on ensuring the accurate monitoring and submission of shareholder disclosure obligations across numerous jurisdictions. You will immerse yourself in learning complex regulatory requirements while developing expertise in firm systems and processes that safeguard compliance. By collaborating with colleagues from legal, compliance, operations, and technology departments worldwide, you will help maintain rigorous standards in regulatory reporting. Your ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure will be essential as you contribute to process enhancements and participate in projects designed to strengthen operational controls. This position offers you the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the organisation’s risk management framework while expanding your professional network within a globally respected financial institution.

• Monitor exceptions across approximately 30 EMEA jurisdictions to identify potential disclosure obligations and ensure timely regulatory filings.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of rules, regulations, firm systems, and data sources relevant to Disclosure of Interest (DOI) functions.
• Collaborate closely with internal legal, compliance contacts, operations colleagues, and technology support teams to facilitate accurate regulatory submissions.
• Work diligently to meet tight daily deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy in all reporting activities.
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying opportunities for greater efficiency and implementing best practices within the team.
• Participate actively in projects aimed at enabling new business initiatives or enhancing the existing control framework.
• Build detailed knowledge of security transactions and various product types to support effective monitoring and reporting.
• Take ownership of multiple deliverables simultaneously, coordinating efforts across different functions as required.
• Utilise advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel, to analyse data and prepare reports for internal management use.
• Support the ongoing development of robust internal controls by assisting with business process reviews and management reporting.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operations Analyst to join a leading global financial services firm in Glasgow, within their highly regarded Operations division. This role offers the chance to be at the heart of regulatory reporting and operational risk management, supporting critical business functions that underpin the organisation’s reputation and financial stability. You will benefit from a hybrid working model, with three days in the office and flexibility to work remotely, allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments. The company is renowned for its inclusive culture, commitment to employee development, and supportive leadership, providing a platform for you to learn, grow, and progress your career. With access to excellent facilities including an onsite gym and restaurant, as well as opportunities for community involvement through local charity partnerships, this is a unique chance to join a team where your contributions are valued and your potential can be realised.

• Join a collaborative team in a central Glasgow location with flexible hybrid working arrangements, enabling you to enjoy both office camaraderie and remote work convenience.
• Benefit from a supportive environment that champions diversity and inclusion, offering extensive training opportunities and clear pathways for career advancement within one of the largest divisions of a global financial institution.
• Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts regulatory compliance and operational risk management, while building strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple business areas

To excel as an Operations Analyst in this role, you will bring proven experience managing competing priorities under pressure while upholding meticulous standards of accuracy. Your strong interpersonal skills will enable you to collaborate effectively across diverse teams-whether engaging with legal experts or technology partners-and your clear communication style will foster productive relationships throughout the organisation. A background in analysing large volumes of data using MS Office applications will serve you well as you navigate complex regulatory requirements. While prior exposure to equity products or regulatory reporting is helpful, what matters most is your willingness to learn quickly and adapt within a fast-evolving environment. Your proactive attitude towards process improvement will see you contributing valuable insights that enhance operational efficiency. Above all, your dependability and commitment to shared goals will make you an integral part of this high-performing team.

• Demonstrated experience working with tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail in all tasks undertaken.
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets using advanced MS Office tools such as Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities that enable you to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• A collaborative approach combined with the capacity to work independently when required, ensuring dependable delivery of key objectives.
• Strong organisational skills that allow you to plan effectively and execute multiple deliverables concurrently without compromising quality.
• Experience or familiarity with equity products including stocks, listed derivatives, or OTC derivatives is advantageous but not essential.
• Understanding of operational processes within financial services or exposure to trade lifecycle management would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of regulatory reporting rules or previous involvement in compliance-related roles is desirable but not mandatory.
• Ability to identify areas for process improvement and contribute constructively towards implementing changes within a team setting.
• Familiarity with project management principles or experience supporting project delivery would be considered an asset