Rates Trading Assistant - Hedge Fund

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

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in London seeks a Rates Trading Assistant to support their macro investment team. The role involves trade booking, monitoring trading positions, and managing FX exposure while collaborating closely with Portfolio Managers. Ideal candidates have experience in TA roles from banking or hedge funds, bringing strong analytical skills and essential knowledge of rates.

Qualifications

• Experience as TA or in a Middle Office from hedge funds or tier 1 banking.
• Understanding of FX exposure and market commentary.
• Strong analytical skills for monitoring live trading.

Responsibilities

• Support macro investment teams in trades.
• Advise PMs and Traders on desk.
• Prepare daily trade reports and manage risks.

Skills

Knowledge of rates

Trade booking

Analytical skills

Job description

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Rates Trading Assistant - Hedge Fund, London

Client:

Attribution Search

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

Job Description:

Attribution Search is seeking a high-performing Rates Trading Assistant (TA) for a growing macro Hedge Fund.

The role involves close collaboration with Portfolio Managers (PMs) and the Investment Team in a high-volume T0 trading environment, with all T+1 operations outsourced to a third-party vendor.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting macro investment teams
• Advising on desk for PMs and Traders
• Trade booking and allocation
• Monitoring and analyzing live trading positions and P&L
• Preparing daily trade reports
• Managing FX exposure and risk
• Providing market commentary

The fund welcomes candidates with TA and Middle Office experience from hedge funds or tier 1 banking institutions.

Knowledge of rates is essential.

While interest in execution trading or pre-trade market analysis is not a requirement at the outset, ambitious candidates should understand this is a TA role (without execution) initially.