Middle Office Specialist (2 Head Count)

Robert Walters UK; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund in London is seeking a Middle Office Specialist to join its operations team. This pivotal role involves ensuring accurate reconciliations, collaborating with various stakeholders, and driving process improvements while fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Generous pension contributions

Regular training sessions

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of operations experience in financial services.
• Excellent understanding of operational risk concepts.
• Familiarity with advanced Excel functions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate reconciliation of trades and positions.
• Collaborate with front office teams and manage discrepancies.
• Enhance operational workflows through process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Risk management

Education

Degree in numerate discipline

Tools

Excel

VBA

SQL

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund as part of their middle office team! We are looking for one experienced and one early-career hire to cover all T+1 Operations ...Including:Cash & Stock reconciliations, risk and P&L capture, trade support, operational risk mitigation, settlements, corporate actions, payments, 3rd party oversightAssets covered: IRS, CDS, OTC Derivatives, Equities, Fixed Income and more!

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for you to join a highly respected Mutli-Strat Hedge Fund in London as a Middle Office Specialist. This role sits at the heart of the Operations team, where your expertise will ensure the accuracy and integrity of the firm’s books and records on a T+1 basis. You will play a pivotal part in supporting trading activities across a diverse client base and product range, with exposure to multiple asset classes including Rates, Credit, Fixed Income, Listed Derivatives, FX, and Equities. The organisation is renowned for its commitment to professional development, offering flexible working opportunities and generous pension contributions. If you are looking for a position that values your attention to detail, collaborative spirit, and drive for process improvement, this is the perfect environment to further your career.

What you'll do:

• Ensure accurate reconciliation of trades and positions versus prime and clearing brokers across all traded asset classes on a T+1 basis.
• Collaborate closely with front office teams, trade support colleagues, and external street counterparts to resolve any discrepancies or issues promptly.
• Monitor life cycle events such as futures expiry, first notice day (FND), physical delivery processes, dividends, coupons, and other income events.
• Take ownership of all corporate asset processing across fixed income and equity asset classes including monitoring, elections, and booking responsibilities.
• Drive process improvement initiatives by participating in new business set-ups such as onboarding prime broker and clearing broker relationships.
• Contribute to technology enhancements and vendor onboarding projects aimed at streamlining operational workflows.
• Enhance team knowledge through regular training sessions and maintenance of up-to-date procedures and policies.
• Complete event reviews with a focus on implementing risk mitigation improvements throughout the operations function.
• Prioritise tasks based on risk profile while maintaining clear communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide occasional coverage across the wider operations function as required to ensure seamless business continuity.

What you bring:

To excel as a Middle Office Specialist in this prestigious London-based role, you will bring proven experience from an operations background within financial services, ideally supporting hedge funds or similar institutions. Your academic foundation in a numerate discipline equips you with the analytical mindset necessary for complex reconciliations across multiple asset classes. You possess an excellent understanding of market infrastructure alongside hands-on knowledge of operational risk management techniques. Your interpersonal skills enable you to communicate clearly with colleagues at all levels while fostering co-operative relationships with external partners. A keen eye for detail ensures accuracy even under tight deadlines; meanwhile your enthusiasm for continuous improvement drives you to seek out opportunities for process optimisation. Familiarity with advanced Excel functions or programming languages is advantageous but not essential; what matters most is your commitment to teamwork, adaptability in fast-evolving situations, and dedication to delivering dependable results every day.

• A sound understanding of financial markets with deep knowledge of at least one major asset class such as Rates, Credit, Fixed Income, Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETDs), Foreign Exchange (FX), or Equities.
• Proven experience (minimum three years) within an operations function supporting hedge fund or similar front-to-back processes.
• Excellent grasp of operational risk concepts along with practical experience implementing risk mitigation strategies using technology, process controls or both.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure while managing multiple priorities based on risk assessment.
• Strong work ethic combined with meticulous attention to detail ensuring accuracy in all deliverables.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills suitable for engaging with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Enthusiastic approach towards learning new systems or processes coupled with flexibility to adapt within changing environments.
• Ability to work independently when required yet thrive within a collaborative team setting focused on shared goals.
• Desirable: Advanced Excel skills plus familiarity with VBA, SQL or other programming languages; cross-asset class experience spanning FI, FX, Credit, Rates or Equities.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as an industry leader thanks to its unwavering commitment to employee development and wellbeing. By fostering an inclusive culture built around collaboration and mutual respect, it provides an environment where everyone can thrive regardless of background or experience level. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to promote work-life balance alongside generous pension contributions that secure their future. Regular training opportunities ensure that staff remain knowledgeable about evolving market practices while being supported by approachable leadership who value open communication. The company’s reputation for operational excellence is matched only by its dedication to nurturing talent, making it an ideal destination for those seeking long-term career growth within financial services.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey within middle office operations and want your expertise valued by a leading financial institution this is your chance!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided below; we look forward to connecting with talented professionals like you who are eager to make an impact.

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