Trading Assistant - Hedge Fund with Market Leading Compensation Package

Job description

A world-renowned, multi-billion AUM global macro hedge fund is seeking a highly motivated Trading Assistant to join its high-performing London office. The fund runs a broad range of sophisticated, multi-asset trading strategies across Equities, Fixed Income/Macro Rates, Credit and Commodities, providing outstanding exposure to complex products, senior Portfolio Managers and a genuine front-office environment from day one. This is a fast-paced, high-visibility role with constant interaction with traders, risk-takers and senior stakeholders, and strong potential for progression.

Daily responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Trade capture, booking and allocation across cash and derivatives products.
• Monitoring and reconciling positions, P&L and risk across multiple systems.
• Investigating and resolving trade breaks and discrepancies with Operations, Prime Brokers and counterparties.
• Producing and enhancing daily trade, P&L and risk reports for PMs and senior management.
• Assisting with new product and market onboarding.
• Maintaining static data and ensuring the integrity of reference data.
• Contributing to market commentary and ad-hoc analysis.
• Continually reviewing and improving processes, including helping to automate and streamline workflows in partnership with technology teams.

What we are looking for:

• Strong track record in a Trading Assistant, Middle Office or similar trade support role within a leading hedge fund, asset manager or tier-one investment bank.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and macro products, ideally with exposure to Fixed Income and derivatives.
• Confidence working closely with traders and PMs in a time-sensitive environment; strong analytical and numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail and a disciplined approach to controls.
• Ability to prioritise effectively, manage competing deadlines and take ownership of tasks.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a genuine interest in getting closer to the trading and risk-taking side of the business.

Given the highly selective nature of the fund and the calibre of the existing team, only candidates with a 2:1 degree (or above) from a Russell Group University (or international equivalent) and a minimum of AAA at A-level (or international equivalent) can be considered. Relevant front-office facing experience in a demanding, high-performance environment is a must have.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-03-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English