Trading Assistant / Portfolio Financing - Global Hedge Fund

About the Role

OCR Alpha collaborates with a global hedge fund managing assets in the multi-billion-dollar range and is currently seeking a skilled Trading Assistant / Portfolio Financing expert to join its growing Treasury team based in Abu Dhabi.

Role Overview

This hands-on role is embedded within the firm's Treasury division and revolves around supporting fixed income treasury traders in various trading, financing, and liquidity management operations. Core tasks encompass trade booking, managing rollovers, foreign exchange hedging, swap compression, coupon blending, and manual recording of fixed income trades.

The position requires close collaboration with traders and external counterparties located in London and Asia to guarantee precise execution, accurate booking, and ongoing management of trade transactions.

Required Knowledge and Experience

A comprehensive understanding of financial markets is essential, spanning fixed income, equities, and cross-asset classes, along with practical familiarity with the complete trade lifecycle. Exposure to broader portfolio financing activities and regional treasury projects, including the operational needs related to the rising Middle Eastern IPO market, will also feature prominently.

Career Development

This opportunity is well-suited for individuals with a background in trading assistance, trading support, or financing roles aiming to enhance their treasury expertise. There is potential for progression into a treasury trading position that generates revenue within the firm.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant should possess at least five years of experience working within a hedge fund or investment bank environment. Experience across multiple asset classes is notably beneficial.

Compensation and Application

Remuneration will be highly competitive and reflective of the candidate’s experience level. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply for further details.