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Operations Technician

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added today (last checked 11 Nov)

Agency
Randstad España

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Salary
€28,000 - €30,000 a year

About €1,820 - €1,930 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Fixed-term, full-time hours
Spanish
Expected (ad in Spanish)
English
Required
Education
University degree
Benefits
Meal vouchers

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

The role

We are looking to incorporate an Operations Technician into our team to ensure the correct execution, balancing, and control of all the firm's transactions and products.

What you'll do

Management and registration of operations: Sending Equity orders to the broker for execution and registration in the company's internal systems.

Loading operations and incidents: Manual and bulk loading of transactions into the operating platform and resolution of technical or format discrepancies.

Settlement and custody: Monitoring of settlement instructions in the secondary market and operational liaison with external custodians.

Reconciliations:

Periodic reconciliation of securities positions and client cash balances.

Reconciliation of portfolios under independent advisory services.

Treasury and foreign exchange: Operational management of foreign exchange (FX) operations and fund transfers with depository entities.

Master data maintenance: Updating and controlling currency quotes, benchmarks, and fixed income/bond prices.

Internal and external liaison: Regular coordination with fund managers, pension plans, brokers, investment platforms, and internal departments (Technology, Support, and Documentation).

Requirements

Academic training: Degree or Licentiate in Business Administration, Economics, Business Sciences, Finance, or related degrees.

Required experience: 1 to 2 years of experience in operations departments, back-office, reconciliations, billing/collections, or bulk data process management (experience in traditional banking is not essential).

Technical tools:

Advanced level of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex lookup formulas, and bulk file reconciliation).

Knowledge of SQL or relational databases will be highly valued.

Languages: Minimum B2 English level.

Key competencies: Methodical profile, with high rigor in the handling of numerical data, being resourceful when facing technical incidents, and with the capacity for teamwork.

Benefits and conditions

Competitive salary range: depending on experience provided.

Social benefit: Meal allowance / Restaurant Voucher of €11 per working day (~€2,500 additional per year).

Stability and development: Initial 6-month contract with a real possibility of direct transition to a permanent staff position.

Professional environment: Joining one of the most prestigious independent financial entities in the sector, in a close-knit, technical, and continuously growing team.

Hiring process

2 steps1 interview
  1. Apply to the job

  2. Under review · With a Randstad consultant

  3. Shortlisted

  4. Consultant contact

    With a Randstad consultant

    One of our consultants will review your application and contact you about the next steps.

  5. Company decision

    With a client company

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  • The final stages are set by the client company: final handling of profiles and the decision on whom to contact rest solely with the company.
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  • The published statuses only go as far as shortlisting: Randstad does not detail later interviews or assessments.

About Randstad España

Randstad España is the Spanish branch of Randstad N.V., a global leader in human resources and staffing solutions. The company provides a wide range of workforce solutions, including temporary and permanent placement, recruitment process outsourcing, and HR consulting. With a strong presence in Spain, Randstad España connects thousands of professionals with job opportunities across various sectors, including industrial, technical, and customer service roles.

For international professionals, Randstad España offers a gateway to the Spanish job market, with numerous openings in technical maintenance, customer service, and administrative roles. The company values diversity and inclusion, and its extensive network of offices across Spain ensures support for candidates seeking employment in different regions. Randstad's global reach and local expertise make it a reliable partner for those looking to relocate and work in Spain.

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