Trade Support Analyst

OCR Alpha; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

40%+ bonus

Hybrid working (3 office / 2 WFH)

Uncapped holiday

Professional study support (IMC/CFA)

Job summary

A leading credit investment manager in Greater London is seeking a Trade Support Analyst to join their collaborative team. This role offers exposure to operations and direct access to senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have 1–3 years of experience in trade support with solid knowledge of credit products like bonds and CDS. The position includes a competitive package with a significant bonus, hybrid working arrangements, and professional study support.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in trade support operations.
• Solid credit product exposure including bonds, repo, CDS, and CLOs.
• Understanding of prime broker/administrator, settlements, cash and collateral.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-to-back exposure across the operations function.
• Collaborate with investment and trading desks.
• Engage directly with senior stakeholders in a team environment.
• Engage with senior stakeholders in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Experience in buy- or sell-side operations

Solid credit product exposure

Strong understanding of operational infrastructure

Bonds

Repo

CDS

CLOs

Stakeholder interaction

Education

IMC/CFA (studying or qualification)

Job description

OCR Alpha is partnered with a leading credit investment manager with £4bn AUM, seeking a Trade Support Analyst for their lean London team. Sitting alongside the investment and trading desks, the role provides front-to-back exposure across the operations function and direct access to senior stakeholders in a highly collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years’ experience in buy- or sell-side operations / trade support, solid credit product exposure (bonds, repo, CDS, CLOs) and strong understanding of the operational infrastructure (prime broker/administrator, settlements, cash and collateral).

This opportunity comes with a highly competitive package, including a 40%+ bonus, hybrid working (3 office / 2 WFH), uncapped holiday, professional study support (e.g., IMC/CFA).