Finance Analyst - Alternative Hedge Fund (Private Debt, Credit, Fixed Income, Equities and Commod...

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!