Operations Associate

About Invest & FundInvest & Fund is an exciting and dynamic growth business providing access to a unique asset for High-Net-Worth Individuals, family offices and institutions. Our focus is on the finance needs of residential property developers, and we are an acknowledged leader in the provision of high-quality finance and an established player in the rapidly growing private debt/credit sector.We've grown rapidly, robustly and carefully, and we're now in a dynamic scale-up phase. As a fully FCA regulated business, operational, governance, risk and control requirements are a key focus for us.The roleWe're looking for an Operations Associate to join our Operations team. Sitting at the centre of the business, you'll be the connective tissue between Finance, Portfolio Management, Lending and Credit, helping the Operations team deliver its work accurately and on time.You'll work hands-on alongside the rest of the team to carry out the work, while coordinating with colleagues across the business to keep it moving. That gives the Operations Manager confidence that everything is running to a high standard of quality and accuracy.What you'll doCoordinate across the businessAct as the point of coordination between Operations and the wider business, running regular touchpoints and keeping everyone aligned on priorities and deadlinesChase and clarify dependencies directly with other teams, and resolve issues before they become blockersBuild strong working relationships with Finance, Portfolio Management, Lending and CreditRepresent the business professionally to investors, borrowers and service providersKeep the team running smoothlySupport the day-to-day running of the Operations team, helping to manage workload and priorities across Operations, Finance, Portfolio Management, Lending and CreditKeep the Operations Manager informed on how the team is performing, monitoring quality, accuracy, timeliness and complianceFlag risks, bottlenecks and conflicting demands early, so they can be dealt with before they affect deliveryGet stuck into the operational workWork hands-on alongside the Operations team to carry out the daily, weekly and monthly operational tasks, picking up work, supporting colleagues and stepping in where needed to meet deadlinesCarry out and support the core operational activities of the business, including investor operations, loan administration, documentation, and data and control processesHelp ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance with FCA requirements and internal policySupport audit and reportingSupport audit and reporting processes, maintaining clear records and evidence of controlsHelp us improve and prepare for growthIdentify operational improvements, from streamlining workflows and strengthening monitoring to suggesting new technologies and best practiceContribute to the Operations Manager's longer-term plans, including how standards are maintained and improved over timeHelp the team stay resilient through contingency planning, and think through how it copes as the business growsWhat we're looking for2-4 years of experience in an operations, coordination, analyst or similar role, ideally within financial services or another regulated environmentExperience supporting the day-to-day work of an operational function or team, with real care for quality, accuracy and outcomesExperience coordinating across multiple teams and stakeholders, handling competing demands and keeping a fast-moving workload on trackProactive and confident in going directly to other teams to chase, clarify and resolveExcellent written and verbal communication, with the credibility to work with managers and cross-functional teamsA collaborative approach and sound judgement, and comfortable working as part of a small teamAnalytical thinking: the ability to spot what is and isn't working and suggest practical improvementsMeticulous attention to detail in a regulated environmentDesirable: familiarity with Jira or similar task management tools, HubSpot or similar CRM systems, and experience supporting audit and reporting processesA role that grows with the businessThis is a genuine opportunity to build something over the long term. The role is designed for someone with 2-4 years' experience who is ready to move into broader, more visible, stakeholder-facing work, and who wants to grow with us over several years rather than just the next one.As the team and the business grow, so will the scope and variety of your role. You'll start by working hands-on within the team and building relationships across the business. Over time, you'll contribute to the thinking on how standards are maintained and improved, how the team is protected through contingency planning, and how it copes as we scale.As new functions, tools and processes come online, you'll have the chance to help shape how the operation works, rather than simply fit into it. If you want a role where your input is valued and your responsibilities expand alongside the business, we'd love to hear from you.To apply, please submit your application through LinkedIn.