Capital Markets Operations Analyst
We are looking for a Capital Markets Operations Analyst in our Capital Markets Operational team.
Are you a numerate and results-oriented individual with a passion for finance and a knack for using data to make informed decisions? If so, we're seeking a talented individual to join our Capital Markets Operations team as a Capital Markets Operations Analyst.
In this role, you will play a crucial role in supporting the team on day-to-day operations, handling a wide range of responsibilities that encompass data analysis, transaction monitoring, relationship management and completing daily client money reconciliations for our institutional investors.
The CMO team work alongside our Capital Markets, Finance and Operation teams to onboard Institutional Investors and provide daily management and portfolio reporting across funding facilities
Who are we?
We’re Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed.
At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow.
With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we’ve built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that’s reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash.
We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience.
The role
Financial Operations: Conduct transaction monitoring, perform daily and monthly CASS reconciliations, identify and mitigate client money risks, and support investor due diligence and audits.
Reporting & Analysis: Prepare daily/monthly investor reports with portfolio data, cash flows, and trends; utilize strong analytical skills to identify data anomalies and drive data-driven decisions.
Investor Relations: Promptly log and address investor queries with excellent communication and customer service.
Process Improvement & Documentation: Identify and contribute to streamlining operations, support new investor onboardings, and produce/maintain up-to-date procedure documents and transaction summaries.
- Technical Proficiency: Apply advanced Excel skills (formulas, functions, data analysis) to manage large datasets and identify/log operational errors.
Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day
What we’re looking for
Financial & Analytical Acumen: Experience in a finance role (or newly qualified), with strong data interpretation, trend identification, and problem-solving skills using analytical insights.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced Microsoft Excel (formulas, functions, data analysis) or experience with SQL/Tableau.
Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional teamwork.
Work Ethic & Integrity: High attention to detail, accuracy, strong work ethic, and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
Growth Mindset: Ambitious, motivated, passionate about continuous improvement, with strong investigative skills, eager to contribute to a dynamic fintech environment.
At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the requirements.
Want to learn more?
Why join us?
At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We’re proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better.
As a flexible-first employer we offer hybrid working at Funding Circle, and we've long believed in a 'best of both' approach to in-office collaboration and non-office days. We expect our teams to be in our London office three times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches (via JustEat) every day!
We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle.
A few highlights:
Flexibility: We provide you with a benefit allowance so that you can tailor your benefit selection to you and your family’s needs.
Health:Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Health Assessments (including female fertility health assessments), eyecare vouchers, flu jabs, Wellhub (for discounted flexible gym membership and access to wellbeing apps) access to a free Employee Assistance Programme and free Digital GP for yourself and any children under 16.
Wealth:Life Assurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness Cover, financial coaching through Octopus Money Coach, a tax-advantaged share scheme, a free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work.
Development: Dedicated annual Learning & Development allowance and full access to internal learning platform.
Lifestyle:Electric Car Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Season Ticket Loans, and more!
And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments.
Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you.
