Job Description
* Title - Finance Analyst – Alternative Hedge Fund (Private Debt, Credit, Fixed Income, Equities and Commodities)
* Location – London
* Permanent Vacancy – 5 days in the office.
* Compensation – £50,000 to £60,000 base salary + benefits + bonus (up to 50% bonus)
* Right to Work – Full UK Right to Work - ***PLEASE NOTE - NO PSV / Student Visas or Dependent visas can NOT be considered, as they are time limited, or dependent (carry 3rd party risk), and no sponsorship is offered*** We ask applicants to respect this requirement.
* NO Client Sponsorship is offered.
Role Overview
We are seeking a high calibre Finance Analyst to join the Finance function of a growing Hedge Fund with a focus on Alternative strategies in London.
The role sits close to the investment and operations teams and plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, P&L oversight, and robust control of the fund’s daily financial activities.
This position is well suited to a detail-oriented Finance Analyst looking to move to Hedge Fund and take on an all-encompassing role, with real breadth, asset class diversity and hands on in office training and development. This is very much 5 days in office, business facing role, and suited for Finance Analyst committed to learning and progressing their career in the most dynamic environment in London.
Key Responsibilities
Financial & P&L Reporting
* Daily, weekly, and monthly P&L production and validation across Fixed Income, Equities and Alternative portfolios including Distressed Bank Loans, Private Credit, and Commodities.
* Reconcile P&L between internal systems, prime brokers, and fund administrators.
* Investigate and resolve breaks relating to pricing, accruals, funding, and trade economics.
* Support month-end and year-end close processes.
Trade & Position Oversight
* Review and validate trade bookings, lifecycle events, and cash movements.
* Monitor positions, exposures, and balances across multiple asset classes.
* Support valuation processes across funds.
Fund Accounting & Operations Support
* Act as a key liaison with fund administrators, prime brokers, and custodians.
* Assist with NAV review, shadow accounting, and investor reporting support.
* Support corporate actions, interest accruals, coupon processing, and amortisation for credit products.
* Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation, and reporting efficiency
* Support internal and external audits as required.
* Work closely with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Operations, and Risk teams.
Candidate Profile
Required Experience & Skills
* 1–3 years’ experience in Finance, Fund Admin / Accounting, or Middle Office within a hedge fund, asset manager, or investment bank.
* Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle and P&L drivers across multiple asset classes.
* Advanced IT Skills: ability to analyse and reconcile large datasets and automate.
* Candidates with Advanced Power BI, Python Scripting and Excel VBA will be prioritised for interview.
* High attention to detail and strong analytical mindset.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and commitment to working in the office 5 days.
Education
* Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
* Progress toward professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA) is advantageous but not essential.
Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive base salary £50,000 to £60,000 base salary + benefits and bonus (30% to 50%)
* Strong training, learning curve and unprecedented Hedge Fund Culture.
* Fringe Benefits – Breakfast and Lunch all provided by the business and access to gym.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Analyst seeking broad asset-class exposure and close interaction with investment teams within a hedge fund environment. The role offers strong technical development, visibility, and long-term career progression.
Please do apply early!