Hedge Fund Trade Support

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK\’s Leading Hedge Funds! They have a multi-strategy approach and are looking to grow their Trade Support/ TA team. Please reach out if you have:

1. 5+ years\’ Ops experience within Trade Assistant functions (in Investment Banking or Hedge Funds) or Middle Office/ Trade Support experience from a Hedge Fund.
2. Rates & Credit Derivative coverage a must.

HEDGE FUND TRADE SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Keywords: Trade Support, Operations, Financial Markets, Risk Management, Process Improvement

Our client, a leading global macro strategy firm, is seeking a Hedge Fund Trade Support Specialist to join their expanding team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, supporting trading activities across a diverse client base and product range. With over $34bn under management and a reputation for excellence in risk management, operational robustness, and investment performance, this is an exceptional chance to contribute to the success of a world-class organisation.

What you\’ll do:

1. Ensure complete, accurate and timely capture of trades and lifecycle events.
2. Monitor electronic trade flows and ensure accurate trade capture of voice executed transactions.
3. Comply with regulations and internal policies with respect to trade execution and capture.
4. Facilitate option expiry processes, corporate event processing, compression and novation processing.
5. Manage all elements of instrument data set up and maintenance.
6. Reconcile client positions ensuring they match external parties.
7. Work on process improvement projects including technology enhancements.

What you bring:

1. Undergraduate degree in a numerate discipline.
2. Sound understanding of financial markets and different financial products.
3. Excellent knowledge of operational risk and risk mitigation utilising technology, process and controls.
4. Minimum 3 years’ trade assistant/operations experience.
5. Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of VBA, SQL or other programming languages.
6. Good problem-solving capabilities with evidence of process improvement.

What sets this company apart:

This is an opportunity to join one of the leading absolute return/hedge fund managers that oversees assets on behalf of institutional investors from around the world. The firm has won several industry awards for excellence in risk management, operational robustness, and investment performance. With a global presence, the firm has the ability to identify and source attractive investment opportunities, as well as investment management talent wherever they may be.

What\’s next:

Ready to take your career to the next level with this exciting opportunity? Don\’t hesitate! Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Focus: Operations

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: London

Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 per annum

Job Reference: B3ZETE-A5FBBAE1

Date posted: 20 March 2025

Consultant: Tom Andrew

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