At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage daily trade processes and support portfolio managers with operational queries.
- Company: A leading alternative investment manager based in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, strong bonus potential, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team focused on process improvement and automation.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment and enhance your operational skills.
- Qualifications: 1-5 years in Operations or similar, with knowledge of SQL or Python.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 65000 £ per year.
About the Role
A highly regarded alternative investment manager is seeking an
Operations Associate to join its London-based team.
This is a broad, hands‑on role offering exposure across trade support, reconciliations, portfolio oversight, and interaction with investment professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily trade life cycle, ensuring timely trade matching and settlement across counterparts.
- Investigate and resolve trade, cash, and position discrepancies.
- Perform daily P&L, cash, and portfolio reconciliations.
- Strong communication skills to be a point of contact for brokers, custodians, etc.
- Support portfolio managers and traders with operational queries and issue resolution.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, automation projects, and operational controls.
- Provide flexibility across the wider operations team as required.
- Candidate Profile
- 1-5 years experience within Operations, Middle Office, Trade Support or a similar function.
- Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle and asset classes, including equities, derivatives, FX, fixed income, and other listed products.
- Exposure to reconciliations, cash management, settlements, and portfolio servicing activities.
- Demonstrable interest in process automation and operational efficiency.
- Must have working knowledge of SQL, Python, or similar.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with front‑office stakeholders.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary for an experienced hire: £45,000 – £65,000.
- Strong discretionary bonus potential subject to company and individual performance.
- Sponsorship is not offered for this role.
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Operations Analyst employer: Selby Jennings
Selby Jennings is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of London. Employees benefit from extensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and a supportive environment that encourages professional development, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the finance technology sector.
