Middle Office Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative investment firm seeks a Middle Office Operations Specialist to join their team on an interim basis. This role involves executing FX hedging programs, managing cash liquidity, and liaising with portfolio managers to ensure adherence to valuation policies. The successful candidate will have expertise in asset management operations and a thorough understanding of financial products.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in middle office operations (asset management, hedge funds, investment banking).
• Strong understanding of FX, derivatives, and liquidity management.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with global stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute FX hedging programs across global portfolios.
• Review trade confirmations to resolve discrepancies.
• Manage cash and monitor liquidity to meet obligations.

Skills

FX knowledge

Hedging

Derivatives

Liquidity management

Fund accounting

Job description

Middle Office Operations Specialist

Asset Management

Location: London - 4 days per week in the office

Type: Interim - 12 months

Start Date: ASAP

I am working with a global asset management firm that is looking for a Middle Office Operations Specialist to join their team on an interim basis.

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 trade capture in the system to ensure correct economics, resolve settlement queries.
• Ensure corporate actions are captured and correctly accounted for, including coupons, dividends, and credit events.
• Perform daily margining for bilateral/cleared trading and segregated margin.
• Manage cash, monitor account balances, market funds, transfer agent activities, and ensure sufficient liquidity to meet obligations, including review of funding costs.
• Handle FX exposure and share class hedging.
• Act as the primary interface for the firm’s portfolio managers to resolve issues related to valuation, trade capture, P&L reporting, and securities.
• Ensure adherence to the firm’s valuation policies and procedures at all times.

Personal Profile

• Proven experience in middle office operations within asset management, hedge funds, or investment banking.
• Extensive experience in fund accounting, treasury, liquidity, or product control.
• 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 one of the world's leading alternative investment firms. Apply now or contact [email protected] for more information.