Trader Assistant - Hedge Fund

Selby Jennings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is recruiting a Traders Assistant for a Global Macro Hedge Fund based in London. You will join Front Office support, working directly with Portfolio Managers and Traders in a fast-paced, multi-asset trading environment.

The role requires experience in trade support and daily P&L processes, with exposure to OTC derivatives, equities, fixed income, FX and listed derivatives. Competitive base salary plus discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a leading university.
• Experience booking trades across multiple asset classes.
• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle and P&L processes.

Responsibilities

• Book and maintain trades across multiple asset classes including: OTC Derivatives, Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Listed Derivatives, Options and structured products
• Monitor trading activity and investigate booking discrepancies.
• Daily P&L production, validation and analysis.
• Maintain portfolio and risk trackers across investment strategies.
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers, Traders and Operations teams to ensure trade accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives across the investment and operations teams.
• Gain exposure to areas such as FX hedging, trade execution support and broader portfolio management activities over time.

Job description

Traders Assistant - Hedge Fund

Base salary: £70,000 - £100,000

Highly competitive discretionary bonus

London | Full-Time | Must have right to work in the UK

Overview

An established and rapidly growing Global Macro Hedge Fund management firm is seeking a Junior Trade Assistant to join its Front Office support function in London. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious operations or middle office professional looking to work directly alongside Portfolio Managers and Traders in a highly complex, multi-asset trading environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Book and maintain trades across multiple asset classes including: OTC Derivatives, Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Listed Derivatives, Options and structured products
• Monitor trading activity and investigate booking discrepancies.
• Daily P&L production, validation and analysis.
• Maintain portfolio and risk trackers across investment strategies.
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers, Traders and Operations teams to ensure trade accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives across the investment and operations teams.
• Gain exposure to areas such as FX hedging, trade execution support and broader portfolio management activities over time.

Candidate Requirements

• Max 1-3years' experience within:
• Trade Support
• Trade Assistant
• Middle Office
• Product Control
• Investment Operations
• Strong experience booking trades across multiple asset classes.
• Experience supporting daily P&L processes.
• Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle.
• Experience supporting complex investment products and trading strategies.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to interact directly with Front Office stakeholders.

Preferred Experience

• Buy-side or hedge fund experience.
• Exposure to Global Macro, Multi-Asset or Multi-Strategy investment environments.
• Knowledge of OTC derivatives, options or other complex financial instruments.
• Experience using Enfusion or similar OMS/PMS platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• VBA and/or Python proficiency.
• Experience working with data and automation tools.

Academic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a leading university.
• Strong academic track record throughout education.

REF PR/606426