Custody Operations Graduate

About this role

Responsibilities

• Developing an understanding of how trades are processed and instructed to market across a range of asset classes, learning how to ensure instructions are accurate and submitted within required market deadlines.
• Learning to monitor the full trade lifecycle from execution through to settlement, supporting the identification of failed or pending trades and contributing to root‑cause investigation and resolution activities.
• Gaining hands‑on experience in daily cash and asset reconciliations, supporting the investigation of breaks and learning when and how to escalate unreconciled items in line with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Building practical knowledge of settlement processes by supporting manual settlement and booking activities within internal custody and books‑and‑records systems under supervision.
• Developing exposure to cash operations activities, including cash forecasting, funding requirements, and monitoring cash positions across multiple currencies.
• Gaining insight into global market operations, supporting teams across different regions and learning about settlement models, market practices, and time‑zone driven workflows.
• Developing client and stakeholder communication skills by supporting internal and external query management and escalations, ensuring timely responses and high standards of client service.
• Learning to operate within established procedures and control frameworks, understanding how operational, financial, and reputational risks are mitigated, including regulatory and audit requirements.
• Supporting trade and cash investigations by gathering data, analysing exceptions, and clearly documenting findings for review by senior team members.
• From day one, you'll make meaningful contributions to our business while developing your business acumen, sharpening your skills and growing your network. As a graduate you'll receive:
• Intentional, on-the-job learning supplemented with formal professional development
• Immersive experiences to build skills that are in demand today and in the future
• Transitional support catered to your unique needs as a student
• A cohort and network of peers, advisors and senior leader advocates
• Social and volunteer events that build meaningful connection
• Who we’re looking for
• We’re looking for intellectually curious and creative thinkers who can think on their feet and thoughtfully react to a changing market.
• Core Bahaviours
• Collaboration – Build partnerships and promote a culture of teamwork.
• Customer Centricity – Build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Drive for Results – Hold self and others accountable to consistently achieve meaningful results.
• Ethics & Trust – Maintain high ethical standards; gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity.
• Inclusion – Build a culture of equity and inclusion in which diverse ideas, talent and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged.
• Risk - Appropriately identify and manage risks, in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, and with Company Policy.
• Basic qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field, with a graduation year of 2025 or 2026.
• Strong written and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of financial and technology
• Strong in Excel and PowerPoint
• Available to start on the 1st September
• Industry experience 1 year or less
• Attention to detail
• Location
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• Cherrywood. The role offers a hybrid / flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.
• Contract Type:
• 2 year Fixed term Contract
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.