Hedge Fund Core Operations Specialist - Newcastle based role | Newcastle upon Tyne, UK | In-Office

Non-disclosed; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Hedge Fund Core Operations Specialist in Newcastle. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in Operations/Middle Office trade processing, with at least 1 year of experience, preferably in a large investment bank or asset manager. Responsibilities include daily reconciliations, trade queries, and understanding trading risks. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of operations processing experience, gained through a degree placement or post-study role.
• Experience from a large investment bank or asset manager preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control high levels of risk, with an understanding of trading, risk oversight, and compliance.
• Daily reconciliations and trade queries related to settlement.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize and work efficiently in a high-pressure environment

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership

Team player with a willingness to collaborate

Education

High-level education (degree)

Job description

Hedge Fund Core Operations Specialist - Newcastle based role

My financial services client is looking for a Hedge Fund Core Operations Specialist to be based in their Newcastle office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Operations / Middle Office trade processing.

Requirements include:

• High-level education, with at least 1 year of operations processing experience, gained through a degree placement or post-study role.
• Experience from a large investment bank or asset manager is preferred.
• Relevant experience is essential; sponsorship or work permit support is not available.

The role involves gaining a thorough understanding of all front-to-back business flows and assisting with ad hoc tasks. Key skills include strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

The candidate will be responsible for managing and controlling high levels of risk, with an understanding of trading, risk oversight, and compliance, in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Primary responsibilities include daily reconciliations, trade queries related to settlement, same-day trade matching, and broker queries. There may also be project work related to ongoing business initiatives.

Essential product knowledge includes:

• Equity (swap and cash), Fixed Income, Credit, Swap, Futures, and FX products.

Required skills include:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and work efficiently in a high-pressure, constantly changing environment.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and quickly learn new concepts.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership.
• Team player with a willingness to collaborate and assist others.

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