Trade Support Specialist (Project Focused Remit) – Top Hedge Fund –– Up To £200K Total Comp (+Sign On)

My client are a market leading hedge fund, renowned for employing some of the very best non-investment professionals to support leading, industry recognised investment professionals. They have a first-class working environment, culture, low staff attrition and they typically pay industry leading compensation to top performers.

Specific to the London trade support function, this newly created hire will step into a predominately value add role focusing heavily on key infrastructure development projects, driving improvements and change, but also being the ‘go to person’ for portfolio managers on live issues relating to trade support / being the point of escalation point for any issues within the trade life cycle. It is also expected that the hire will manage external vendors / PB’s on a number of deliverables.

We are looking for trade support / operations / middle office professionals from a hedge fund or IB, with 4-8yrs relevant experience ideally (but we can consider candidates either side of this). Candidates should have the correct personality and communication skills to be able to face off to a busy trading desk + the confidence to lead, run and manage a high volume of project work. Technical skills in SQL / VBA / Python will be beneficial, albeit an aptitude / desire to learn is more important.

The hire will be offered a guaranteed target total compensation range of £140 – 180k year one, however with upside to £200k for a star-performer. The role comes with unbeatable benefits and given the time of year will allow the successful candidate to either collect their bonuses before moving or be paid a sign on bonus.