Hedge Fund Operations Manager

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a boutique Fixed Income business and lead a small Operations team, reporting directly to the Head of Ops. Successful placement will have:

• Management experience (and a proven success record)
• In-depth Fixed Income knowledge (Repos, Bonds, Gilts etc.)
• Full middle office experience (Trade matching, confirmation, settlements, affirmation)
• NAVs, Oversight, P&L, Reconciliations SME level knowledge.

HEDGE FUND OPERATIONS MANAGER

Keywords: Asset Management, Operations, Team Leadership, Fixed Income Products, Financial Markets

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Operations Manager role within a prestigious, award-winning fixed income boutique of a Switzerland-based group. This role offers a competitive salary range of £80-110,000 and is based in the heart of London with hybrid working arrangements to reflect how our people now work best. The firm prides itself on its collaborative and team-based approach, client-focused culture, and commitment to delivering performance. They value diversity and individual strengths, fostering an environment where talented individuals can thrive while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

• Competitive salary range of £80-110,000
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment

What you'll do:

As an Operations Manager, you will play a central role within the firm, actively collaborating with all internal teams from Portfolio Management teams, Risk, Compliance and Finance to Sales & Marketing. You will facilitate all trading activity that the firm engages in, alongside downstream processes which stem from this. Your role will also involve providing oversight to outsourced middle-office providers as well as being the main contact point for multiple fund administrators and custodians across the funds managed by the firm.

• General oversight of the Operations team in collaboration with the Head of Operations
• Oversight of daily responsibilities of Fund operations and Treasury operations, including long-term trend analysis of recurring issues and/or breaks
• Development of training materials to ensure team members are well-versed in operational responsibilities, processes and systems
• Full trade support from trade execution through to trade settlement
• Cash management across all 3 fixed income trading desks
• Portfolio pricing support
• Position reconciliations
• Regulatory reporting responsibilities

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Operations Manager role will bring a wealth of experience in management or supervision, coupled with a strong understanding of fixed income products and financial markets. Your strong numeracy skills and fluency with Microsoft Excel will be crucial in this role. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to effectively collaborate across various functions within the firm. Your attention to detail, commitment, proactivity, and ability to work as part of a team will be key to your success in this role.

• Prior management or supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of fixed income products and financial markets
• Strong numeracy skills
• Fluency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Committed and proactive attitude
• Team-player mentality

What sets this company apart:

This company is not just another asset management firm - it's an award-winning fixed income boutique that values collaboration, inclusivity, and individual strengths. With over £20bn under management, they've grown rapidly since their inception in 2008. They pride themselves on their client-focused culture and commitment to delivering performance. They understand the importance of work-life balance and have implemented hybrid working arrangements to reflect how their people now work best. This is a place where you can truly grow your career, learn from highly experienced individuals in the industry, and be part of a team that achieves great things together.

What's next:

Ready to take the next step in your career? Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application!

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About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Focus: Operations

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: London

Job Reference: XU0YZX-5E185481

Date posted: 24 March 2025

Consultant: Tom Andrew

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