Lead Associate - Operations

Role OverviewAccounts Payable (AP) Analysts to support global Accounts Payable operations as part of Investment Operations Back Office. The role involves processing and validating invoices, managing accruals and vendor payments, ensuring compliance with controls, and providing regional support across UK and APAC. Key ResponsibilitiesProcess, validate, and reconcile vendor invoices including market data vendors, custodians, PSPs, and suppliers.Ensure compliance with internal policies and accrual-based accounting standards.Support payment processing by preparing AP payment files for approval and liaising with Payments team.Ensure compliance with 2-step authorization and MFA requirements on payment platforms.Maintain vendor master data and support reconciliations of vendor accounts and banking platform access.Prepare monthly AP reports and support budget/forecasting activities with accurate vendor cost data.Collaborate with Market Data, Payments, Reconciliations, and Finance teams to ensure smooth vendor payment cycles.Contribute to process improvement initiatives and automation opportunities.Key Skills & Experience2–4 years’ experience in Accounts Payable with experience in Oracle, preferably in financial services or global shared services.Strong knowledge of Bank Reconciliations, invoice processing, accruals, reconciliations, and vendor management.Familiarity with payment types (BACS, CHAPS, SEPA, SWIFT, Faster Payments) and AP workflows.Proficiency in MS Excel and AP systems (ERP, workflow tools).Flexibility to support 24x5 operations and prior experience supporting UK or APAC regions.Behavioral CompetenciesHigh attention to detail and accuracy.Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve breaks and exceptions.Team player with ability to collaborate across functions and regions.Strong verbal and written communication skills

Function: Analyst
Experience Level: Entry Level