Hedge Fund Operations Analyst

Overview:

We are a Mayfair-based, FCA-regulated investment management firm seeking a highly motivated Hedge Fund Operations Analyst to join our Operations team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operational processes of our hedge fund strategies, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong operational controls across the fund lifecycle.

This is an excellent on-site opportunity for a detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of hedge fund operations who is looking to develop within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Productively liaise on daily basis across multiple stakeholders: Accounting, Fund Administrator, Prime Broker, Counterparties, Portfolio Managers.
• Maintaining up to date operational due diligence (ODD) on counterparties.
• Independent coordination of the due diligence and audit process, and coordination with the managers and other external service providers.
• Coordinate various internal meetings, i.e. risk meetings, board meetings.
• Support the operations team with the full new fund set up process.
• Proactively identify opportunities to streamline current procedures and processes.
• Supporting the compliance and risk team.
• Support NAV oversight by reviewing administrator calculations and investigating discrepancies.
• Conducting operational due diligence on external fund managers as an integral part of the selection process in various asset classes with a focus on hedge funds, private equity, private debt and real asset alternative investments.
• Independent coordination of the due diligence and audit process, and coordination with the managers and other external service providers.
• Preparation of interviews including on-site visits: counterparties and portfolio teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in hedge fund operations, fund administration, or middle office within an asset manager, hedge fund, or prime brokerage environment.
• Strong knowledge of hedge fund operational processes including trade lifecycle management, reconciliations, and NAV oversight.
• Familiarity with derivatives and OTC products is advantageous.
• Understanding of the regulatory environment for UK investment firms, including FCA requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Bloomberg, OMS/PMS systems, or reconciliation platforms is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with investment and external teams.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial awareness.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
• Exposure to a dynamic hedge fund environment with close interaction with investment teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational strategy.
• Collaborative and professional working environment in central London.

To be eligible for this role, you must have a valid, legal right to work in the UK. We are required to conduct a right-to-work check before any employment commences.