Brokerage Operations Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.
About Lightyear
We’re on a mission to make investing better for everyone in Europe. More specifically, we’re making it light years better (sorry… we had to!). We’re combining multi-currency accounts with unlimited access to global markets so that everyone in Europe can invest without sneaky hidden fees or unnecessary barriers.
In just four years, we’ve gone from idea to fully regulated in both the UK and EU, launched across 25 countries, raised $58M, and built a 70+ strong team from Europe’s top fintechs and startups.
We’re backed by a stellar line-up of investors - including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sir Richard Branson, Mosaic Ventures, NordicNinja, and some of Europe’s top founders like Taavet Hinrikus (Wise), Jaan Tallinn (Skype), and Markus Villig (Bolt).
What you will do
Our brokerage platform has taken huge leaps to scale into new markets and products. We are looking for a Brokerage Operations Specialist with a broad set of skills, who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and help run daily brokerage operations, and as they build confidence contribute to improving for the benefit of our customers. This includes:
Run daily brokerage operations, such as:
Payment monitoring and management - deposits, conversions, withdrawals
Trade monitoring and problem-solving
Liquidity & FX exposure management
Corporate action management and processing
Client money and asset reconciliations
Treasury Management
Liaising with key partners - securities brokers, market data providers, banks
Set Lightyear up for success by building great processes
Manage exceptions and incidents, solving them forever where you can.
Improve the processes you work on, by understanding impact of changes (using data), and suggesting improvements.
You are
Be curious and ambitious, with a desire to not just run, but improve the processes and products they touch and understand well.
Have a knack for numbers and code - find their way around a database using SQL, and with a record of using AI to accelerate their learning or work.
Highly reliable and of high integrity - can be relied upon for detailed work, and asking for help rather than risk making a mistake
Requirements
2+ years of experience in a brokerage, treasury or financial operations role
Knowledge of the Financial Conduct Authority’s CASS regulations
Solid knowledge of financial markets, custody and settlement practices
Passion for investing
Nice to have
Deep Experience in one of the brokerage sub-domains, Pensions, Execution, Clearing and Settlement, Client Money
Product Management background - you’ve built systems together with engineers to handle financial services
Benefits
A competitive startup package including tax-advantaged EMI stock options that vest monthly after a one-year cliff
Offices in central London (Old Street)
Flexible working hours
A flexible approach to working remotely
Private health insurance
Enhanced parental leave
All the usual office facilities, including free tea, coffee & snacks
Dog-friendly office (20% distracting, but 100% cute: see here)
Quarterly international team events