Trade Support Specialist (Hedge Fund)

Roles & Responsibilities

• Newly created Trade Support role with a globally established Hedge Fund
• Partner directly with Portfolio Managers and Execution Traders

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global hedge fund with a long-established track record in delivering absolute return strategies for institutional investors worldwide. With a significant international presence across key financial centres and a workforce of over 1,000 professionals, the firm manages substantial assets across macro, fixed income, foreign exchange, equities and other investment strategies.

Known for its strong risk management culture, sophisticated infrastructure and investment excellence, the organisation offers employees the opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's most accomplished investment and operations professionals in a highly collaborative environment.

Job Description

• Monitor daily trading activity and ensure accurate trade capture across multiple financial products and markets
• Manage trade lifecycle events and maintain the timely processing of all post-trade activities
• Maintain instrument, client, fund and trader static data to support operational efficiency and straight-through processing
• Investigate, reconcile and resolve trade and position discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders
• Partner closely with Portfolio Managers and Execution Traders to support risk and P&L integrity
• Contribute to new business initiatives, product launches and trading platform enhancements
• Identify opportunities to improve controls, automate processes and strengthen operational risk management frameworks

The Successful Applicant

• Degree qualification in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering or another numerate discipline
• Minimum 3+ years of experience within Trade Support, Trade Assistant, Middle Office or Investment Operations environments
• Strong understanding of financial markets, market structure and trade lifecycle processes
• Experience supporting traded products across one or more asset classes including Fixed Income, FX, Equities, Credit, Rates or Listed Derivatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a proactive approach to issue resolution
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with SQL, VBA, Python or other automation tools would be advantageous
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced, front-office focused environment
• Strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to accuracy and control

What's on Offer

This opportunity provides direct exposure to Portfolio Managers, Traders and senior investment professionals within a globally recognised investment management platform. The successful candidate will gain broad cross-asset class exposure, participate in strategic business and technology initiatives, and benefit from a collaborative environment that values continuous learning, innovation and professional development. Employees are offered significant scope to enhance technical expertise, expand market knowledge and build a long-term career within a high-performing global organisation.

Contact

Dominic Chong (Lic No: R21102554 / EA no:18S9099 )

Quote job ref

JN-092026-7096862

Phone number

+65 6541 9857

Michael Page International Pte Ltd | Registration No. 199804751N

Tell employers what skills you have

Trade Processing
Anticipation
Portfolio and Investment Risk Management
Hedging
Microsoft Excel
Middle Office
Trade Capture system
Investigation
Economics
Operational Risk Management
Trading Platforms
Financial Data
relationships with internal stakeholders
Client/server
New Business Opportunities
Handling instruments