Description

Senior Securities Lending Operations Analyst
Location: London
Contract: Permanent
Work Setup: 3 days in office (Tuesday - Thursday) each week

Who We Are
Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment firms, dedicated to helping clients achieve lasting financial success. Established in 1975, its unique ownership structure-where funds own the company and investors own the funds-ensures all efforts are focused on client outcomes. Known for integrity, innovation, and low-cost investing, fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture that empowers employees to make a meaningful impact globally.

What you'll do
* Act as a subject matter expert in securities lending operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of trades, cash flows, and portfolio data across institutional funds, investment trusts, mutual funds, ETFs, and other pooled vehicles.
* Lead and deliver process improvement initiatives by analyzing workflows, identifying operational risks, and implementing effective solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
* Maintain and update procedural documentation for all fund and product types, ensuring consistency, transparency, and alignment with governance standards.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to resolve reconciliation, data integrity, and settlement issues in a timely manner.
* Oversee daily operational controls, verifying completion of key processes, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
* Contribute to cross-functional projects, system enhancements, and automation efforts that strengthen the quality and reliability of securities lending operations.

What you bring
* Minimum of 2 years experience in securities lending operations.
* Experience with coding or Python is beneficial but not required.
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Accounting or Finance preferred).

What's Next?
If you are ready to take the next step, apply now. Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you.

This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.