Junior Operations Role

OCR Alpha; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund in Greater London seeks a Middle Office team member. This role involves performing cash and position reconciliations while supporting the post-trade lifecycle. Candidates should be recent graduates with strong analytical skills and a relevant degree from a top University. The firm emphasizes technological proficiency in Python and VBA, offering opportunities for skill development and career progression within a dynamic hedge fund environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with up to two years of experience in finance preferred.
• Strong academic background from a top University.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cash and position reconciliations.
• Support post-trade lifecycle across trades.
• Opportunity to progress into a broader Middle Office role.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Knowledge of financial markets

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Economics, Maths, Physics, Finance

Tools

Python

VBA

Job description

Our client, a well performing Global Macro Hedge Fund, is looking to make a hire for it’s Middle Office team. The company have a strong track record, and currently stand at in excess of $10 billion AUM and a team of around 200 globally. Due to a strong performance in 2025, the company is looking to expand it’s trade operations arm.

This firm are considered to be one of the top hedge funds in the world and they look to hire the best talent in the industry. They place a big emphasis on technology and uses tools like Python and VBA a lot in their day-to-day to automate and streamline various processes, so this would allow you the opportunity to develop skills in these regards.

Role Description

• Perform daily cash and position reconciliations, investigating and resolving breaks with internal teams and external counterparties.
• Support the post‑trade lifecycle across trades, working closely with front office, fund accounting and prime brokers to ensure accurate processing.
• Opportunity to progress into a broader Middle Office role, gaining increased responsibility and exposure within a dynamic, multi‑strategy hedge fund environment.

Requirements

• Recent graduates with up to two years of experience within the finance industry is preferable, whether that be from another hedge fund, asset manager, investment bank or brokerage.
• This role is going to suit someone with a strong academic background, for example a degree in Economics, Maths, Physics, Finance etc from a top University.

This is an urgent hire for the team and they are keen to get candidates on board as soon as possible. If interested please apply now.