Senior reconciliations analyst

Senior Reconciliations Analyst Birmingham, Hybrid setting of 3 days a week in the office, 2 days WFH 6-month initial contract (Scope to extend) GBP33,000 per annum My client is the leader in technology and services that helps businesses and communities thrive by advancing commerce and the financial world. For over 50 years, they have continued to drive growth for clients around the world by creating tomorrow #39;s technology, solutions, and services to modernise today #39;s businesses and customer experiences. By connecting merchants, banks, and capital markets, they use their scale, apply their deep expertise and data-driven insights, innovate with purpose to solve for their clients #39; future, and deliver experiences that are more simple, seamless and secure to advance the way the world pays, banks and invests. Our high-profile client is looking for a Senior Reconciliations Analyst to come and join their Settlements and Reconciliations team to provide support with the following. Responsibilities: Complete internal and external client money reconciliations (both Stock Cash) in line with CASS rules Complete non-CASS reconciliations in relation to other operational bank accounts Identify risks to client money reconciliations, investigate breaks and incidents and escalate. Analyse and interrogate data to identify exceptions and advise on solutions. Challenge existing processes with a mindset of continuous improvement Be a process expert within the team, dealing with complex issues and delivering resolution Support on internal and external CASS audit walkthroughs and documentation requests. Assist operational teams with procedural enhancements and review to stop breaches at source. Collate and provide relevant MI to management and CASS committee. Collaborate with finance team members and wider teams to ensure and improve effectiveness of CASS reconciliation processes, procedures, and controls. Skills and Experience: Client money reconciliations experience A good awareness of FCA handbook, including CASS 7 rules, involvement in preparation of CMAR and CASS resolution pack. Quick learner and can hit the ground running. Experience with reconciliations technology solutions, ideally Intellimatch (Desirable) A background in investment platforms and products, such as ISAs Attention to detail, analytical with strong Excel skills. Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other quantitative discipline The successful candidate will be a problem-solver and committed to continuous improvement, with the ability to confidently liaise with the wider business to identify and implement solutions.. Please be advised if you haven #39;t heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone #39;s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser