Global Mobility Specialist, Quant Fintech Backed by Cutting-Edge Research

Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days/week) | Open to Dubai or Singapore

Compensation: £65,000 – £85,000 base + bonus

Reporting to: Global Head of Mobility

About the Role

Hawkwood is partnering with one of the world’s top quantitative investment firm; a global leader who apply scientific methods and advanced technology to financial markets. With over 1,000 employees globally and a fast-scaling footprint, the firm is investing heavily in building out its People infrastructure.

As part of this growth, a new opportunity has been created for a Global Mobility Specialist to support and evolve their international mobility processes. You’ll work closely with the newly appointed Global Head of Mobility, shaping how the firm handles global relocations, immigration, compliance, and cross-border moves.

This is an ideal role for someone looking to build their in-house career in a fast-moving, high-trust and intellectually rigorous environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting global secondments, international transfers, and relocation cases
• Advising on and implementing policies around mobility, immigration, and compliance
• Preparing cost projections and coordinating move logistics with employees and vendors
• Liaising with global providers in tax, immigration, and relocation support
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and preparing documentation, including contracts
• Managing immigration and relocation briefings with candidates and transferees
• Conducting audits and maintaining data integrity in Workday
• Supporting process improvements, automation initiatives, and vendor reviews

This role will work cross-functionally across HR, Legal, Talent and external partner – with global scope across UK, Dubai, Singapore, and APAC.

About You

You’ll be a strong operator with the ability to handle complex mobility cases and deliver exceptional employee experiences. We’re looking for:

• 3-5+ years’ experience in global mobility (in-house experience essential)
• Proven ability to manage UK and UAE immigration cases
• Working knowledge of international tax and compliance frameworks
• Experience with vendor coordination, employee briefings, and relocation logistics
• High attention to detail, strong documentation and system skills (e.g. Workday)
• Confidence working cross-culturally and supporting senior internal stakeholders
• Previous experience in a high-growth or regulated environment preferred

Why Join?

• Join a firm that is respected globally for its rigorous, high-trust culture and technological edge
• Be part of a newly forming global mobility function, with autonomy and room to shape it from the start
• Work closely with a senior leader and gain high-impact exposure
• Compensation reviewed annually with opportunity to grow into a more senior strategic role

Ready to Apply?

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If you are interested in this opportunity, we kindly request that you apply via this LinkedIn advert, as opposed to sending us an email or LinkedIn direct message. We are eager to ensure that each candidate application is considered fairly, and receives a consistent experience.

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