Operations Associate

Company: Hargreaves Lansdown
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

The Reconciliations team work in a fast-paced friendly environment where they’re charged with giving clients the certainty that their cash and assets are secure at all times. We are looking for a new team member who can excel, whether working as part of a dedicated thriving team or on solo projects, with a desire to influence internal change in an ever-evolving regulatory climate. The role is a mixture of operational and regulatory focus which can provide a varied and interesting role for the right individual.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure the timely and accurate completion of reconciliations in compliance with CASS regulation.
  • Collaborate with other departments to drive the prompt resolution of any discrepancies found.
  • Compile and submit regular attestations to internal stakeholders as well as the FCA.
  • Contribute to ensuring all relevant controls are robust, operated effectively and fully documented.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A levels (or equivalent)

KNOWLEDGE

  • Computer literate, particularly with Microsoft Excel
  • In-depth knowledge of HL products and services

EXPERIENCE

  • Previous reconciliations experience

SKILLS

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good written and numeracy skills
  • Ability to prioritise own workload
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to remain professional under pressure

ATTRIBUTES

  • Client satisfaction orientated
  • Hardworking and dependable
  • Ability to work individually and within a team
  • Proactive and positive

DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Educated to degree level 2.1 or above

KNOWLEDGE

  • Knowledge of financial services
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and using in-house systems
  • Understanding of FCA and CASS regulations

EXPERIENCE

  • Experience of dealing with clients, responding to queries and providing exceptional client service.
  • Wider financial services experience

SKILLS

  • Ability to use initiative
  • Excellent written and numeracy
  • Problem solving skills

ATTRIBUTES

  • Innovative
  • Willingness to learn and desire to develop professionally
  • Desire to contribute to the company’s success and uphold its exceptional reputation and standards
  • Desire to work towards accounting qualifications

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Posted: August 26th, 2026