Trading Operations Analyst

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trading Operations Analyst to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with traders and senior management, preparing critical risk reports and maintaining key trading tools. Ideal for a self-motivated graduate with strong analytical skills and a passion for finance, this position promises professional growth alongside industry experts. With a competitive salary and benefits including private healthcare and profit sharing, this is an exciting chance to advance your career in the hedge fund sector.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Profit sharing/stock options

Pension plan

Discretionary bonus/incentive scheme

Opportunities for progression and development

Excellent offices in Victoria

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant industry experience in finance or operations.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily risk reports including P&L and risk exposure.
• Maintain trade analysis tools using MySQL and Python.

Skills

Python scripting

MySQL

Microsoft Excel

Excel-VBA

Database manipulation

Education

2:1 degree in Analytical/Numerical field

Tools

ETRM system

Job description

Job Description

• Bonus opportunities
• Private healthcare/insurance
• Profit sharing/stock options

Looking for Trading Operations roles, Operations Analyst jobs, or Finance positions in London, and looking to join a Hedge Fund? If you're a technically-minded and highly analytical individual, with experience in financial services, then apply to this Trading Operations Analyst role today!

Company profile - Hedge Fund

Founded in 2013, this exciting client is a boutique Hedge Fund based in London. As an alternative investment fund, they have £500 million in assets under management. With backgrounds working for some of the largest banks in the world, their tight-knit team have years of experience under their belts – and as they continue to grow, they are now looking to find a Trading Operations Analyst to join their team and learn from their expertise.

Job description – Trading Operations Analyst

In this Operations Analyst role, we are looking for an ambitious individual with database management experience to join the operations team. The role involves working closely with traders and senior management and would suit a highly driven candidate looking to advance their career in the investment industry. Take a look at the responsibilities below for more insight:

Key responsibilities - Trading Analyst

1. Preparation of timely and accurate daily risk reports including P&L, VaR and risk exposure.
2. Reconciling internal position and P&L reports with external reports and resolving reconciliation issues with clients / clearers where required.
3. Monitoring of positions relative to limits, communication with traders, and escalation to senior management as necessary.
4. Updating and maintaining trade analysis tools (including operating the in-house trade and price curves database using MySQL and Python scripting for data manipulation).
5. Development and maintenance of the firm’s in-house Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system.
6. Preparation of periodic reports and investment commentary to clients and senior management.

Key requirements - Hedge Fund Trading Analyst

• A minimum of a 2:1 from University (Analytical/numerical degrees).
• 1 - 2 years relevant or related industry experience.
• Technical skills required: database manipulation (must have strong Python scripting skills, proficient in MySQL, proficient in Microsoft Excel, Excel-VBA experience is advantageous).
• An understanding of commodity markets and/or derivatives an advantage.
• Must be self-motivated, organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise.

Benefits of the job - Hedge Fund Operations Analyst

• A salary of between £40,000-£50,000 DOE.
• Discretionary bonus/incentive scheme.
• Excellent offices in Victoria.
• Opportunities for progression and development.
• Work alongside industry experts and learn from the best.
• Pension plan.
• Private healthcare.
• Profit sharing/stock options.

Interested in finance jobs and hedge fund roles in London? If you’re a self-motivated graduate eager to advance your career in finance, apply for this Operations Analyst position today!

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