The role has a hybrid trader assistant / operations remit, however all the core BAU operations tasks are outsourced and therefore there is a far greater focus on analytical work, being a contact point for prime brokers, facing off to the trading desk, supporting the COO / Head of Operations on a daily basis, driving change and running key projects, which make up a large part of the role. The firm have an excellent track-record progressing high-performing individuals from this role, historically into managerial roles in operations, trader positions, investment analyst and also market risk.
Candidates should ideally have 5-10yrs experience as a hedge fund operations / middle office / trader assistant.
The starting base salary can be anything up to £100k. The fund’s performance has been exceptional in recent times and so members of this team have typically all received 50 – 100% annual bonuses.
The fund has a great culture and it is worth noting that there is flexibility to WFH when required.