Traders assistant - Rates - Elite Hedge Fund

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An elite hedge fund based in Slough is seeking a Trade Assistant with significant experience in Rates. This role involves critical analysis of trading activities to support front office operations and requires a strong educational background coupled with relevant industry experience. The compensation is competitive, reflecting the high-performance culture of the firm.

Benefits

Highly competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a Rates Trade Assistant role.
• Education in a STEM subject.
• Strong A-level results.

Responsibilities

• Detailed analysis of trading activity.
• Ensure alignment with internal risk metrics.
• Assist in timely delivery of daily P&L projections.

Skills

Analytical skills

Deep subject matter expertise in Rates

Coding skills

Education

2:1 degree from a Russell Group university or equivalent

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slough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

An established multi-billion AUM hedge fund is seeking to hire a Trade Assistant with extensive experience in Rates. This newly created position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to join an elite team supporting the front office. The role involves detailed analysis of trading activity to ensure precise alignment with internal risk metrics and to assist in the timely delivery of daily P&L projections

Applicants will need to have at least a 2:1 degree (Ideally a STEM subject) from a Russell Group university or international equivalent, along with strong A-level results. A minimum of five years’ experience in a Rates Trade Assistant role—either on the buy side or sell side—is required. We would also look at applicants from a Trade Support background should they have strong front office support experience, should the education and product knowledge be there.

Deep subject matter expertise in Rates is essential, and coding skills are considered a strong advantage.

Total compensation is approximately £150k, complemented by a highly competitive benefits package. Given the high-performance culture of the firm, this role will require full-time presence in the office, five days a week.