Capital Markets Operations Manager

Capital Markets Operations Manager

Electric Car Leasing

Greener. Fairer. Future.

We are a market-leading, mission-driven organisation focused on accelerating the transition to a net-zero economy through innovative financing solutions. As we enter a significant period of growth, we are scaling our Capital Markets Operations team to support our increasingly sophisticated funding reporting requirements.

We are looking for a Capital Markets Operations Manager to lead the production of our institutional investor reporting requirements. This is a senior role within the Finance team, responsible for managing Capital Markets Operations and ensuring the integrity of our funding lines.

You will be the primary lead for all institutional investor reporting and will work cross-functionally with Tech, Data, and Operations to solve complex data challenges. We are looking for an individual with a proven ability to deliver and the desire to help improve this growing area of the business as we look to continue to expand our different funding lines. We're a growing business and value those with intellectual integrity, along with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for overseeing all external institutional investor reports, including month-end reports, facility utilisation requests, and weekly origination reports

Work with a variety of different data sources and navigate large complex data sets which underpin the investor reports

Act as the lead problem-solver for reporting discrepancies, with the ability to perform deep-dive reconciliations between granular loan-level datatapes and facility summary reports to identify and resolve root causes within complex datasets

Work alongside the Capital Markets deal team to understand the transaction documentation, internal processes and securitisation terminology

Work closely with the Data, Product and Operations teams to improve our processes, enhance data quality and enable efficient management of our funding lines

Responsible for managing and overseeing investor cash sweeps, along with reconciling bank data

Monitor transaction covenants and performance triggers to ensure compliance with contractual obligations

Responsible for managing investor audit requests, including pulling together materials for external audits and responding to auditor's queries

Collaborate with the Capital Markets, Product and Data teams to design reporting requirements for new products/ new funders

Manage and mentor junior team members, ensuring high performance and accuracy across all deliverables

Help promote the culture of a "data-driven mindset" across the business

Who You Are

5 - 10 years of experience in data/ reporting in financial services (ideally within automotive, leasing, or a similar asset class)

Extensive experience working with complex and challenging data sets

Financial literacy (ideally familiarity with securitisation facilities)

A demonstrated ability to own and deliver reporting projects

Advanced proficiency in Excel/Sheets and a solid command of SQL

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a meticulous approach to accuracy and control

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage and prioritise across different workstreams and tight deadlines

Why Else You'll Love It Here

Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit!

Octopus Energy Group is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! Visit our perks hub.

Octopus Electric Vehicles, part of the Octopus Energy Group, won the Sunday Times best company to work for in 2024. We were named 6th out of the top 100 start-ups to work for by Tempo in 2025 and on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022. Our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people. We've also been placed in the top 10 companies for senior leadership.

P.s. just to let you know, we are dog friendly company so you may see our 4 legged friends in the offices - feel free to bring yours! Rest assured though, we've taken lots of precautions for those who have allergies

About Us

The electric revolution has arrived - and from 2035 you'll no longer be able to buy a new petrol or diesel car in the UK.

We're building a whole new way for drivers to join the electric charge and not only learn about and shop for their EV online, but experience a 'lease for life' through an industry changing customer experience. This is the chance to join one of the UK's most exciting start-ups – making it easy for individuals and businesses to go electric by getting their car, charger and energy all in one cracking deal.

Octopus Electric Vehicles launched in 2018 to make it seamless to switch to cleaner, greener driving. Our mission is to drive sustainable change, decarbonise the planet and provide our customers with fair pricing and a fantastic experience.

We're an Octopus Energy company—an innovative new energy supplier. We are part of the Octopus Energy Group, which seeks to improve the lives of millions of people by transforming the industries we operate in. The Octopus Group incorporates Octopus Energy, Octopus Healthcare, Octopus Investments, Octopus Property, Octopus Ventures and Octopus Labs.

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If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic!

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.