Trading Assistant (Hedge Fund)

About the role

This role supports mostly public markets trading and sits on the desk, working closely with multiple Portfolio Managers (PMs) and Traders across various strategies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve accurate blotters and trade alerts.
• Handle ad hoc requests such as pulling historical trade data, position PnL, etc.
• Monitor trade lifecycle (allocations, trade bookings) and proactively resolve any issues with the operations teams or counterparties.
• Help implement and test trading system enhancements, reports, workflows, and controls in partnership with technology and reporting teams.
• Work closely with the securities lending desks and internal treasury team to help optimize borrows.
• Potential for early start to support London-to-New York transition.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in finance with a strong passion for financial markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of fixed income, equity, and credit instruments (corporate bonds, loans, CLOs, structured credit, etc.).
• Strong communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities; able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a strong work ethic and accountability.
• Strong Excel skills required; experience with Bloomberg and order management systems preferred.