Operations / Trading Support Analyst

OCR Alpha; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An investment management firm in Oxford is seeking a new hire for its Operations team. This role offers broad exposure and genuine responsibility from day one while working closely with various teams. It is ideal for individuals with an analytical mindset and a degree in a relevant field. The firm values technical skills, using Python and VBA to enhance processes, making this an excellent opportunity for motivated graduates and those with prior industry experience.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with a relevant degree.
• Prior experience in hedge fund, asset management, investment banking or brokerage is beneficial.
• Desire to develop technical skills in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multiple teams in the Middle Office function.
• Enhance processes using technical tools.
• Gain broad exposure and responsibility from day one.

Skills

Python

VBA

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Economics, Maths, Physics, Finance or similar

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a boutique investment manager, is looking to add a new hire to its Operations team. The firm has a strong track record and is continuing to grow following a successful year.

The role is based in Oxford, so the successful candidate will need to be comfortable either relocating or commuting daily.

Because the team is lean, this role offers unusually broad exposure and genuine responsibility from day one. You will sit within the Middle Office function and collaborate closely with multiple teams across the firm, including the investment team, giving you a deep understanding of how the business operates end-to-end.

The firm is highly tech-driven, using tools such as Python and VBA to automate and enhance processes. This makes position an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop technical skills while working in a hands‑on, intellectually stimulating environment.

This opportunity would suit someone with a strong academic background - for example, a degree in Economics, Maths, Physics, Finance or similar from a leading university. Prior industry experience (hedge fund, asset manager, investment bank, brokerage) is beneficial, though strong graduates will also be considered.

The base salary for this role is £35,000–£40,000, and it comes with the chance to gain rare exposure, fast responsibili...