About the job
Join Our Team as an Assistant Vice President in Private Banking Middle Office
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term / Potentially Permanent
Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite per Week
Location: Birmingham, UK
We are actively seeking talented Associate and Assistant Vice President-level professionals to thrive in a dynamic operations environment, supporting a prominent private banking institution. This position is integral to our Operations function, primarily focused on Asset Servicing. The successful candidate will possess robust experience in operational or middle-office teams within equity or fixed income sectors, demonstrating the ability to quickly adapt and work independently.
The ideal profile will include experience in corporate action event processing (mandatory and voluntary), overseeing end-to-end processing, event notifications, bookings, reconciliations, and interactions with custodians. Candidates should exhibit familiarity with event-specific intricacies (e.g., Japanese stock splits) and be adept at navigating multiple systems while upholding meticulous attention to detail and control frameworks.
Experience in settlements is also highly desirable, which includes familiarity with SWIFT messaging, market matching requirements, and the understanding of 515/518 processes. An understanding of Settlement Instructions (SSIs), custody workflows, asset transfers, and the application of CASS rules 6 & 7 in an operational context is crucial.
Success in this position hinges on exceptional interpersonal skills, as you will engage with internal teams, external custodians, and client-facing personnel regularly. A strong risk management mindset, the ability to handle exceptions, and confidence in appropriately escalating issues are essential attributes.

