Hedge Fund Operations – Equity/Macro

Role details

CassonX are absolutely delighted to be recruiting for this prestigious $10bn+ Hedge fund, that has a macro investment strategy but with heavy focus on Equity asset classes. This youthful Operations function is lead by a truly inspirational manager, who prides himself of developing those at the start of their careers. The are a very tradition stock-picking type of hedge fund, that is not that old, but has shot to success and produced outstanding growth and performance in their short tenure, and would be a wonderful business to showcase on anyone’s CV.

To be considered for this role, CassonX are looking to identify someone with VBA and/or Python skills that can demonstrate an Operations or Trade Support background, directly supporting Portfolio Managers or Traders in Equity asset classes. Ideally this experience will be gained in a buyside firm, but they would look at those coming from trading firms or prime brokers. Preference will be given to those who have wider derivatives knowledge (ETD and OTC), and if you have exposure to settlements and margin processes. This role suits someone at the start of their career, looking to go to a company offering a wide reaching role and where they can learn and see lots.

This broad role will see you:

• Support the trade life cycle across the full spectrum of products including Equity, Fixed Income, Futures, Options, FX, IRS and CDS.
• Assist traders and portfolio managers.
• Everything from trade booking through to settlements, including cash & margin management. Resolving issues with custodians, counterparties & prime brokers.
• Various Project work involving the automation of reconciliations and improvement of system integration.
• Daily transaction, cash and position reconciliations for all products across multiple providers.
• P&L Analysis.

A detailed job description is available to all those who send a relevant CV.

CassonX Limited are committed to providing fair employment opportunities to all applicants. We encourage anyone to apply, regardless of their background, and promote a fair and inclusive recruitment process based on merit. If you require any assistance throughout the interview process to improve your experience, kindly let us know.