Middle Office Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative investment firm is seeking a Middle Office Operations Specialist for a 12-month interim position in Oxford. The role involves crucial asset management operations, focusing on FX hedging and risk management. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a fast-paced environment, interacting with global stakeholders while ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with valuation policies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in middle office operations within asset management or investment banking.
• Strong knowledge of FX, hedging, derivatives, and interest rate products.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support FX hedging programs across global portfolios.
• Manage corporate actions and perform daily margining for trading activities.
• Monitor cash flows and account balances to meet obligations.

Skills

FX hedging

risk management

cash flow monitoring

trade lifecycle

derivatives

Job description

Middle Office Operations Specialist

Asset Management

Location: Oxford District, United Kingdom

Job Type: Interim - 12 months, with London office presence 4 days per week

Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

We are working with a global asset management firm seeking a Middle Office Operations Specialist to join their team on an interim basis. This role involves supporting various asset management operations with a focus on FX hedging and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support FX hedging programs across global portfolios.
• Apply asset/liability FX exposure methodologies to risk measurement and reporting.
• Review trade confirmations against system entries to ensure accuracy and resolve settlement issues.
• Manage corporate actions such as coupons, dividends, and credit events, ensuring proper accounting.
• Perform daily margining for bilateral and cleared trading, including segregated margin.
• Monitor cash flows, account balances, market funds, and liquidity to meet obligations.
• Handle FX exposure and share class hedging activities.
• Act as the primary interface for portfolio managers to resolve valuation, trade capture, P&L reporting, and security issues.
• Ensure adherence to valuation policies and procedures.

Personal Profile

• Proven experience in middle office operations within asset management, hedge funds, or investment banking.
• Experience in fund accounting, treasury, liquidity, or product control is desirable.
• Strong understanding of FX, hedging, derivatives, and interest rate products.
• Familiarity with ISDA documentation, trade lifecycle, and risk frameworks.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with global stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading alternative investment firm. Apply now or contact [email protected] for more information.