Trade Assistant - Front‑Office Exposure & Analysis

Attribution Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tier 1 Hedge Fund is seeking a Trade Assistant (TA) to support its growing investment desk, working closely with Portfolio Managers, Risk, Treasury, and external counterparties.

The role starts with classic TA duties, gaining visibility to PMs to learn the strategy and product suite; over time it will expand into risk analysis, P&L/valuations, and pre-trade market analysis and colour. This is an on-site London-based opportunity with strong exposure to senior desks.

Qualifications

• Hedge Fund TA/middle office experience.
• 2-5 years experience.
• STEM degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage trade booking, matching, and allocation processes.
• Support portfolio management activities, including strategy-driven trade maintenance and adjustments.
• Record and maintain trade data to support Best Execution requirements.

Job description

Tier 1 Hedge Fund is seeking a Trade Assistant (TA) to support its growing investment desk, working closely with Portfolio Managers, Risk, Treasury, and external counterparties.

The role starts with classic TA duties, gaining visibility to PMs to learn the strategy and product suite; over time it will expand into risk analysis, P&L/valuations, and pre-trade market analysis and colour. This is an on-site London-based opportunity with strong exposure to senior desks.