Company OverviewThe Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting on behalf of an innovative financial services firm specialising in illiquid markets. This independent organisation is renowned for delivering best-in-class financial solutions within sales, trading, and advisory, particularly for institutional and high-net-worth clients. Established in 2009, the firm has extensive expertise in trading distressed debt, credit securities, and other illiquid assets, consistently adding significant value by addressing complex liquidity and execution challenges.Experienced Back Office Support – Fixed IncomePosition: Experienced Back Office Support – Fixed IncomeLocation: Central London (Office Based)Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annumJob OverviewWe’re looking for an experienced back-office professional to support essential fixed income transactions and operations. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with established experience in financial operations and a strong grasp of fixed income products and settlement processes. As an Experienced Back Office Support – Fixed Income, you’ll contribute to the smooth operation of the firm’s fixed income activities.Here’s What You’ll Be Doing:Trade Booking and Confirmation: Managing the booking and confirmation process for complex fixed income trades, ensuring timely and precise handling.Settlement and Reconciliation: Overseeing settlement activities and conducting reconciliations to resolve any discrepancies effectively.Compliance and Regulatory Reporting: Ensuring that all fixed income transactions comply with regulatory standards, including comprehensive record-keeping and reporting.Process Improvement: Identifying and implementing best practices to enhance operational efficiency.Client and Counterparty Management: Serving as the primary contact for clients, brokers, and counterparties to resolve trade-related issues.Technical Support: Leveraging industry-standard software to support fixed income transactions and reporting needs, providing troubleshooting as needed.Here Are the Skills You’ll Need:Experience: At least 3 years in a back-office role, ideally with exposure to fixed income or related financial products.In-Depth Knowledge of Fixed Income Products: Solid understanding of bonds, loans, structured products, and general market practices.Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with compliance standards pertinent to fixed income trading and settlement processes.Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse discrepancies and troubleshoot operational issues.Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with industry tools such as Bloomberg, TradeWeb, and advanced Microsoft Excel.Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders effectively.Work PermissionsYou must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.Here Are the Benefits of This Job:Competitive Salary: Offering a strong salary with performance-based incentives.Industry Exposure: Gain valuable exposure to a diverse array of fixed income products and industry practices.Career Development: Support for continuous professional development and career growth opportunities.Why Pursue a Career in Fixed Income Back Office Support?A career in fixed income back office support provides essential experience in the financial services sector, developing highly transferable skills in trade operations and regulatory compliance. Working in fixed income offers a unique perspective on market mechanisms, enabling you to gain expertise in managing and supporting complex transactions. This role opens pathways for advancement within the financial industry, especially in finance and operations.....Read more...
The Opportunity Hub UK is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated professional on behalf of a respected financial services firm specialising in illiquid markets. This independent firm focuses on providing innovative financial solutions in sales, trading, and advisory for institutional and high-net-worth clients. Established in 2009, the firm has an established reputation for its expertise in handling distressed debt, credit securities, and other complex, illiquid assets. Position: Junior Back Office Support – Fixed Income Location: Central London (Office Based) Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum DOE Job Overview: This position as a Junior Back Office Support – Fixed Income offers a unique chance to build a foundational career within fixed income and operational support. Ideal for someone at the beginning of their financial services journey, this role supports essential functions in the back office, ensuring the smooth operation and accuracy of fixed income transactions. Here’s What You’ll Be Doing: Trade Support: Assisting with the booking, confirmation, and settlement of fixed income trades, contributing to smooth operational workflows. Reconciliation: Conducting daily reconciliations between internal and external systems, ensuring precise and error-free trade records. Client and Counterparty Liaison: Collaborating with clients and counterparties to resolve discrepancies and address operational queries. Documentation Management: Maintaining accurate and organised trade-related documents to support operational efficiency. Compliance and Reporting: Supporting compliance needs and helping with regulatory reporting for fixed income activities. Administrative Support: Providing general assistance to the back-office team to facilitate day-to-day operations. Here Are the Skills You’ll Need: Experience: At least 1 year in a back office or financial operations role (internships and placements are considered). Understanding of Fixed Income Products: A basic grasp of bonds, loans, or similar fixed income products is beneficial. Attention to Detail: Exceptional organisational skills and a high degree of accuracy in data handling. Communication: Effective communication skills to liaise confidently with internal teams and external contacts. Technical Skills: Competence in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial systems. Work Permissions You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Here Are the Benefits of This Job: Career Exposure: Gain experience with a range of fixed income products and market operations in a specialised sector. Mentorship: Work alongside experienced professionals in the financial services industry, offering valuable insights and guidance. Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of professional development support and a clear path for career progression. Why Pursue a Career in Fixed Income Back Office Support? A role in fixed income back office support provides a strong foundation in financial services, focusing on the essential processes that keep financial transactions running smoothly. Working in fixed income allows you to gain specialised knowledge in a key financial market sector, build in-demand operational skills, and open pathways for advancement within finance and investment roles.....Read more...
Sales Trading (Fixed Income) & Fund Capital Raising Role – LondonWe represent an innovative firm specialising in illiquid markets, serving institutional, professional, and high net worth investors. This firm offers ingenious solutions to effectively price and trade illiquid assets, including distressed debt and credit securities.Here's what you'll be doing:Executing sales trades in the fixed income market, focusing on illiquid assets such as distressed debt and credit securities.Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with institutional clients, professional investors, and high net worth individuals to facilitate sales trading activities.Identifying opportunities for fund capital raising and pitching investment strategies to prospective clients.Collaborating with internal teams to provide advisory services on trading, settlement, and corporate restructuring within illiquid and distressed markets.Providing market insights and analysis to clients, guiding them on investment decisions and portfolio management strategies.Staying abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and industry developments to enhance client service and drive business growth.Skills you'll need:Proven experience in sales trading within the fixed income market, with a focus on illiquid assets, preferably 3-5 years in finance.Strong network of institutional clients, professional investors, and high net worth individuals within the financial services industry.Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate complex investment concepts and strategies effectively.Strategic mindset and business acumen, with the ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities to drive revenue growth.Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements related to sales trading and fund capital raising activities.Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CFA, Series 7, Series 63) preferred.Here are the benefits of this job:Competitive salary from £100k+, commensurate with experience and performance.Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment with a best-in-class team of professionals.Access to cutting-edge technology and resources to support your sales trading and fund capital raising activities.Potential for career advancement and professional development within a leading independent financial services boutique.Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, pension scheme, and performance-related bonuses.Work Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.....Read more...
Job Description:
Are you a qualified accountant with experience from within an Investment Accounting, Fund Management or Audit background?
If so, our client, a global investment firm based in Edinburgh, has an exciting opportunity for a Fund Accounting Oversight Specialist to join them on a permanent basis.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Highly experienced individual from an Investment Accounting, Fund Management or Audit background.
Qualified Accountant or equivalent professional/academic qualification.
Fund accounting and regulations knowledge (Ireland, Luxembourg, UK, Channel Islands).
Product knowledge of fund structures - section 110, LP/GP, FCP, RAIF, ICAV, QIF, ELTIF, LTAFs.
Stakeholder (external and internal) management skills.
Ability and experience of communicating complex topics clearly and concisely.
Expertise in private debt, alternative credit, leveraged finance, restructuring, real estate, private assets fund structures, money market funds.
Instrument knowledge – Private equity / Private Debt / Derivatives / Fixed income.
Accounting policies / GAAPs (IFRS).
Experience of presenting to Committees and/or Boards.
Strong people management skills with experience of supervising a team.
NAV and Pricing knowledge.
Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables to deliver work efficiently and effectively.
Good problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to demonstrate company values.
A self-starter with experience of working on projects.
Fund costs and charges.
Core Responsibilities:
Financial accounting oversight including liaison with administrators, internal teams, and reporting to fund boards.
Overseeing and assisting in the development of junior members of the team.
Fund accounting oversight including performance fees, income monitoring and costs and charges.
Providing technical fund accounting advice to fund boards and projects.
Ability to present to Boards and senior stakeholder clearly and succinctly at varying levels of detail.
Capability to chair meetings and workshops with stakeholders.
Proactive and delivery focused with excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
Reacting positively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
Have a genuine interest in learning and expanding their expertise and understanding of the challenges and developments impacting the Asset Management industry.
Ability to develop, strong working relationships internally and externally.
Excellent attention to detail and determination to see initiatives through to completion.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15908
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Description:
Do you have experience in influencing investment strategy and portfolio construction? Our client is currently seeking an Investment Risk Specialist to join them on a permanent basis. The candidate will form and deliver effective and integrated investment risk analysis and research that provides robust and independent challenge to investment strategies.
Skills/Experience:
Educated to degree level in disciplines such as Maths, Sciences, Economics, Finance or Computing would be beneficial.
Topics such as Economics, Economic History, Political Economy, Finance, Investment Strategy, or Quantitative Finance are advantageous.
CFA, or other investment qualifications (IMC, IOC, FRM etc.) are advantages
Ideally experience in influencing investment strategy and portfolio construction, ideally in Multi Asset or Fixed Income
Proficiency in Excel (VBA/macros), Python, SQL, and using software like FactSet and Bloomberg.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail, combining quantitative and qualitative insights.
Effective communication and relationship-building with stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities:
Work closely with investment teams to enhance the use of risk analysis and research, and portfolio construction approaches within the investment process.
Engage effectively with, and challenge investment teams on portfolio risk characteristics and adding value to the investment process, drawing upon a multi-faceted toolkit for considering, articulating and influencing on risk.
Produce and present risk reports and further develop understanding of investment risk. Complement the use of quantitative risk analysis techniques with qualitative insights and challenge on areas such as portfolio construction and strategy.
Create and present insightful and value-adding research
Assist in maintaining and developing the monthly and quarterly risk monitoring and reporting processes.
Take responsibility for departmental projects as required.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15921
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Various tasks across the breadth of the Operations Department, including but not limited to:
Account maintenance
Assist in the administration of accounts, including initial setup and ongoing maintenance of account information.
Trade processing
End to end trade processing covering listed derivatives traded on exchanges such as the London Metal Exchange (“LME”) and ICE Europe, as well as Over The Counter (“OTC”) transactions in various asset classes including but not limited to Commodities, Metals and Foreign Exchange (“FX”).
Reconciliations
Ensure our back-office system is in alignment with trades taking place throughout the day.
Client Services
Responding to various client requests including but not limited to, request for payment, statement queries and general ad-hoc queries, as well as management of margin calls.
Securities
Learn and understand the full lifecycle of a securities trade (equity, stocks and shares and fixed income, government bonds)
Inputting and validating cash payments
Monitoring the cash accounts at our custodian, raising any issues in a timely manner, identifying the need for any additional funding
Participation and assistance with UAT and regression testing
Regulatory Reporting
Develop knowledge in regulatory requirements, processes and systems for several transactions and position based regulatory reports.
Provide oversight and impact assessments on regulatory reports resulting from new markets, new products, business reorganisation, system changes and new/changed regulations.
Assist and investigate, remediate and provide guidance on issues with these reports and assist in developing controlled improvements.
Shadow team members on improving current processes, procedures and reports, including automation of manual processes.
Review daily submissions to ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness.
Work with team members on projects to log, track and update projects using JIRA.
Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program, you may be offered a full-time position.
Employer Description:Connecting clients to markets – and talent to opportunity
StoneX provides institutional-grade global market access, end-to-end clearing and execution, high-touch service and deep expertise through one trusted partner.
Clients use our global financial services network and our digital platforms to pursue trading opportunities, make investments, manage market risk and improve performance. Our relentless focus on helping them accomplish these objectives has enabled us to establish leadership positions in a number of complex fields across the global market’s ecosystem. Consisting of all of the platforms, products and services available through StoneX Group Inc. and its regulated subsidiary companies, the StoneX network connects clients to the global commodities, securities, foreign exchange and global payments markets. StoneX clients include the producers, processors and end users of virtually every major traded commodity; traders and investors in nearly all securities and foreign currencies, whether institutional or retail; and governmental, non-governmental and charitable organisations worldwide.
Innovative and well-capitalised, StoneX companies put our clients’ interests first by building deeply valued, long-term relationships that emphasise guidance, integrity, transparency and trust. A Fortune 100 company with a nearly 100-year track record, StoneX Group Inc. serves more than 50,000 commercial, institutional and payments clients, and more than 370,000 retail accounts, from nearly 80 offices across six continents. Our customers are at the heart of our business, and we are dedicated to empowering them to achieve their financial objectives and good outcomes.Working Hours :Monday to Friday.
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At G2M we pride ourselves on nurturing our core values of:
Putting People First
Taking Responsibility
Leaving a Legacy
Exceeding Expectations
We aim to embed these in everything we do and are looking for team members who can identify with these values and enjoy being part of building a dynamic business that will truly make a difference.
Above National Average apprentice wage and looking to permanently recruit the right applicant, upon successful completion of the course. Any full job offers at the end of the fixed term would be at least on the Real Living Wage rate.
General duties including (full training will be provided):
Supplier Invoice Procedures:
Process and track incoming invoices related to property management
Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate invoicing
Ensure invoices are correctly coded and sent for approval in a timely manner
Lettings Procedures:
Assist in the coordination of resident viewings and property marketing
Support the application and onboarding process
Renewals:
Support the renewal process for residents, ensuring that procedures are followed and communication with residents is effective
Liaise with residents regarding renew coordination of resident viewings and property marketing
Support the application and onboarding process. All options and negotiate terms as required
Track and ensure timely renewals are executed, avoiding lapses in tenancy
Customer Liaison:
Provide excellent customer service (internal and external) by responding to enquiries, resolving issues, and fostering positive relationships
Administrate on resident complaints, including antisocial behaviour and safeguarding concerns and escalate as necessary to management
Rent Collection & Arrears:
Chasing residents for arrears and supporting all aspects of rent collection
Support reporting requirements & KPI tracking
Property Management Support:
Support the property management team in daily operations, including maintenance coordination, inspections, and property updates
Ensure all necessary compliance documents (e.g. gas safety certificates, EPC’s) are up to date and available
Resident Management Support:
Support the Resident Management team in daily operations, including utility management of voids and landlord supplies, Local Tax liability administration and Selective Licencing research and application support
Corporate Support
Assist with post handling and distribution and provide support to the office manager for facilities and function management, where needed
Training:
Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer
Day release
You will undertake The Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship standard.
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0
You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed
You will undertake both on and off the job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience.
Training Outcome:
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate
Employer Description:Founded in 2013, G2M have developed a unique platform for the volume aggregation of the Private Rental Sector (PRS) and are aiming to become the UK’s largest operator of single-family homes to rent. Currently in the UK, 98% of the 5.5 million private rental homes are owned by individual private buy-to-let landlords. These are of variable asset quality and often provide poor management service levels. 25% of all UK property stock is considered ‘non decent standard’ and as a result over 15% of UK carbon emissions are from the UK’s residential property base. G2M is not a developer, but is a volume aggregator of existing property assets, aiming to provide institutional access to this fragmented, diversified and geographically spread asset base. In order to do this, G2M is pioneering the UK-wide regeneration of residential properties and has an unrelenting focus on improving home energy performance delivering, higher quality, more economic homes to rent combined with best-in-class management service levels. G2M’s operations, under the trading name of Habodel, are truly unique in the UK and will offer the ability to collect and analyse resident data on a large scale to revolutionise the PRS market, not only improving home and living standards for the average UK renter, but also providing secure and robust investment income for institutions and assisting the UK in meeting its carbon reduction targets.Working Hours :Monday- Friday
Shifts to be confirmed
7 hours 30 minutes per working day
Excluding lunch and day release for one daySkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental....Read more...
