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Cash Operations Executive

City of London Permanent £45,000 - £52,000 per year View Job Description
This role is a hands-on Cash Operations Executive position focused on managing, allocating, and reconciling cash across a large and complex loan portfolio. You will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, supporting operational processes, and ensuring the integrity of cash records across multiple funds and entities.
  • Take ownership of a cash operations function within a private credit platform
  • Strong emphasis on process improvement, automation, and AI adoption

About Our Client

The client is an established financial services provider with over £2.5 billion in assets under management, operating across diverse strategies including private credit, social housing, clean heat, energy, and venture. With a strong focus on responsible investing and long-term impact, the client combines financial performance with sustainability, supported by a collaborative culture and a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

Job Description

The duties of the Cash Operations Executive include:

  • Managing daily cash postings and allocations from bank statements into internal lending systems
  • Investigating and resolving unallocated cash, reconciliation breaks, and discrepancies
  • Overseeing the full direct debit lifecycle, including file preparation, submission, and exception handling
  • Processing participation payments and ensuring accurate allocation across multiple entities
  • Preparing and executing payment runs with appropriate controls and approvals
  • Supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and audit requirements
  • Maintaining robust documentation and contributing to process improvements and automation initiatives

The Successful Applicant

The successful Cash Operations Executive applicant ticks the below boxes:

  • Experience in cash operations, loan administration, or a lending/asset finance environment
  • Strong understanding of bank reconciliations and high-volume transaction processing
  • Familiarity with direct debit processes and lending documentation
  • Studying towards (or interested in) an accounting qualification such as AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA
  • Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and complex formulas (macros beneficial)
  • Detail-oriented, organised, and able to take ownership of issues through to resolution
  • Proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes and leveraging technology

What's on Offer

The client offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including a contributory pension and flexible working arrangements. You will benefit from clear opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development within a growing organisation in the City of London. The role provides exposure to an innovative investment platform within a collaborative and high-performing team environment. You will also have access to advanced tools, including AI, to enhance efficiency and support continuous improvement, all within a values-driven culture that encourages curiosity, ownership, and initiative.

Contact
Felix Marufu
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7008113
Phone number
+44 207 645 1441

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Operations / Middle Office - Asset Management
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Felix Marufu
Consultant phone
+44 207 645 1441
Job reference
JN-042026-7008113