Middle Office Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global asset management firm seeks a Middle Office Operations Specialist for a 12-month interim role in Watford. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in middle office operations, particularly in FX exposure and risk measurement, within a fast-paced environment. This role requires professional engagement with portfolio managers to ensure compliance with valuation policies and effective cash management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in middle office operations within asset management or investment banking.
• Strong understanding of FX, hedging, derivatives, and interest rate products.
• Familiarity with ISDA documentation and trade lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support FX hedging programs across global portfolios.
• Review trade confirmations and resolve settlement queries.
• Manage cash and monitor account balances.

Skills

Middle office operations

FX exposure

Hedging

Derivatives

Risk measurement

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JSS Search

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Middle Office Operations Specialist

Asset Management

London - 4 days per week in the office

Interim - 12 months

Start ASAP

I am working with a global asset management firm where the are 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 of trade confirmations against trade capture in system to ensure correct economics, resolve settlement queries.
• Make sure corporate actions are captured and correctly accounted for, coupons, dividends, credit.
• Daily margining for bilateral/cleared trading and segregated margin.
• Cash management, monitoring account balances, Market Funds, Transfer Agent, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet obligations, review of funding costs.
• FX exposure and share class hedging.
• Primary interface for the firm’s portfolio managers to problem solve around valuation, trade capture, P&L reporting and security related issues.
• Ensuring that the firm’s valuation policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

Personal Profile

• Proven experience in middle office operations within asset management, hedge funds, or investment banking.
• Candidates with an extensive career working across fund accounting or treasury/ liquidity/ product control.
• Strong understanding of FX, hedging, derivatives, and interest rate products.
• Familiarity with ISDA documentation, trade lifecycle, and risk frameworks.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with global stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the worlds leading alternative investment firms. Apply now or contact [emailprotected] for more information.