Investment Operations Assistant

Location: St Mary Axe The Gherkin London
Contract: Full-Time, Entry Level

Overview

This is an entry level opportunity designed for individuals looking to build a long term career within investment operations. The role is based in the heart of the City of London at The Gherkin and offers structured exposure to regulated investment environments.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior investment and operations professionals and will learn directly through observation support and supervised involvement in day to day decision making. This role operates within a two year structured training and induction programme.

About the Role

As an Investment Operations Assistant you will be embedded within the operations team and will shadow senior professionals on a daily basis. You will gain practical insight into how investment decisions are processed reviewed and executed within a regulated environment.

You will support senior team members with operational tasks while developing a strong understanding of compliance controls and client servicing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Shadow senior investment and operations professionals
• Learn from senior decision making processes in real time
• Support trade lifecycle and operational processes
• Assist with client onboarding reporting and documentation
• Participate in client interactions alongside senior colleagues
• Support AML KYC and regulatory compliance processes
• Maintain accurate records in line with regulatory requirements

Training and Development

• Two year structured training and induction programme
• Continuous mentoring from senior investment professionals
• Hands on learning within a regulated environment
• Ongoing training in investment operations AML compliance and risk awareness
• Clear progression pathways for high performing candidates

Knowledge of AML or compliance is a strong advantage although full training will be provided.

Candidate Profile

This role is suitable for school leavers career changers or individuals without a degree who are looking to enter the financial services sector.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate

• Strong attention to detail
• Professional communication skills
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Interest in investment operations and financial markets
• Ability to work in a regulated professional environment

Knowledge of AML or compliance is a strong advantage although full training will be provided.

What You Do Not Need

•  No university degree required
•  No prior investment banking experience required

We value commitment reliability and long term potential over academic background.

Location

The role is based at St Mary Axe The Gherkin London offering exposure to a professional City of London investment environment

Progression Opportunities

Successful candidates may progress into roles within

• Investment Operations
• Middle Office
• Risk and Controls
• Compliance and AML
• Investment support functions

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for graduates or early-career professionals who are serious about building a career within investment operations, risk, compliance, and investment support functions. It suits individuals who value regulatory excellence, have a strong attention to detail, and are motivated to work in a structured, professional financial services environment. If you are organised, analytical, and eager to gain practical exposure across areas such as middle office, risk and controls, compliance, AML, and investment operations, this programme provides a strong platform to start and develop your career.