Hedge Fund Analyst

Orla Rose Associates; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hedge fund in the United Kingdom is looking for an Operations Analyst with 2–5 years of experience. The role involves managing the trade lifecycle, improving operational workflows, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and programming proficiency in Python, SQL, or VBA. This position offers excellent career progression and the opportunity to influence operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in an Operations, Middle Office, or Trade Support role.
• Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle across multiple asset classes.
• Demonstrated experience in automation and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the end-to-end trade lifecycle.
• Identify process bottlenecks and drive automation.
• Collaborate closely with traders and technology teams.

Skills

Strong programming/scripting skills (Python, SQL, VBA, or similar)

Highly analytical

Detail-oriented

Excellent problem-solving capabilities

Confident communicator

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Operations Analyst – Trade Lifecycle | Prestigious Hedge Fund

Experience: 2–5 Years

Education: Bachelor’s Degree Required

Industry: Hedge Fund / Buy-Side

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Bonus & Benefits

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious, high-performing hedge fund seeking a sharp, driven Operations Analyst with strong exposure to the trade lifecycle. This is an exceptional opportunity for an intellectually curious individual to join an elite team and contribute to building a highly efficient, technology-enabled operations function.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the end-to-end trade lifecycle, ensuring accurate trade capture, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation.
• Identify process bottlenecks and drive automation and optimisation across operational workflows.
• Collaborate closely with traders, portfolio managers, technology teams, and external counterparties.
• Develop tools, dashboards, and scripts to improve data integrity and operational transparency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve trade breaks, settlement issues, and data discrepancies.
• Support new product launches, system enhancements, and strategic projects.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in an Operations, Middle Office, or Trade Support role within a hedge fund, asset manager, or investment bank.
• Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle across multiple asset classes (equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX, etc.).
• Degree educated from a recognised university.
• Strong programming/scripting skills (Python, SQL, VBA, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience in automation, process improvement, or building workflow efficiencies.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Confident communicator able to partner effectively across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Why Apply?

• Join an organisation known for excellence, innovation, and world-class talent.
• Work in a progressive environment where technology and analytics drive decision-making.
• Gain significant exposure to front-office teams and complex investment strategies.
• Excellent career progression and the ability to directly impact operational performance.