Hedge Fund execution trader with analytical experience recruitment
Role
• Trade execution
• Analytical and research duties
• Cash management/funding
• Managing currency exposure
• Accurate trade capture and order blotter keeping
• Maintain live PL spreadsheets
• Building counterparty relationships
Desired skills experience
• FSA registered or IMC certificated to trade and execute
• At least 2 years’ experience execution from a fund is essential
• A good general understanding of the financial marketplace and relevant experience on the buy side
• An understanding of hedging and foreign currency exposure
• Strong understanding of Bloomberg and advanced Excel.
• An exemplary academic background is a must, as is strong communication skills.
• Relevant sector exposure is also crucial.
• Only candidates who tick all the relevant boxes will be shortlisted for consideration for our client.
• Should this opportunity sound like it may be of interest, then please send through an up to date CV in the strictest of confidence
Desired personal attributes
Of equal importance are the candidate’s personal attributes which will include:
• High levels of energy and enthusiasm
• A professional and confident interpersonal manner and a sense of humour
• Strong levels of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail
• Conscientious, with a problem-solving orientation, initiative and persistence
• Team-oriented (to fit into small team environment).