Black Swan Group
Graduate Operations Analyst - Asset Management
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Graduate Operations Analyst - Investment Management
Location
London (West End, London)
Salary
£35,000 to £40,000 base salary + benefits and bonus
Start Date
Immediate / 1 month notice max - please note our client will not be able to wait for 2027 graduates and need Trading Operations experience, covering trade capture, settlements and recs. Not suited for Modelling or Investment Analysts - with Front office aspirations.
Working Model
Hybrid - 3:2 (3 days in the office and 2 days WFH)
Right to Work
UK Right to Work, please note no PSV (time limited) / Dependant Visa - (That has 3rd party risk) will NOT be considered, you must have no restrictions, (time limitation and dependency). Please note No Client sponsorship is offered.
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Graduate Operations Analyst to support the day-to-day running of growing Investment Management operations function in London.
This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who wants really diversify their asset class coverage across Fixed Income, Equities, and Derivatives - multi management Investment Management.
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You will get exposure across front to back processes, systems, and stakeholders, with clear progression opportunities and the business has several examples of Analyst progressing across into the business and other functional areas including Finance and Risk.
You’ll work closely with Senior operations and front office trading teams to manage traded portfolios, and risk management, whilst being proactive to help improve efficiency, maintain smooth workflows, and support business growth across global markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily operational processes and ensure tasks are completed on time across Equities, Fixed Income, OTC and ETD investments.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to resolve operational issues
- Maintain accurate records, trackers, and operational data
- Support project delivery and ad-hoc operational initiatives
- Help identify inefficiencies and suggest practical improvements
About You
- 1–2 years’ max experience in an operations, admin, or coordination role (or strong graduate with relevant experience) from Investment Bank, Asset Manager or Custody.
- STEM based degree - is highly desirable and attitude to want to learn and be in the office.
- 3:2 days in the London office, and a dynamic learning environment.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Confident communicator, both written and verbal.
- Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and systems - advanced Excel VBA Macros being highly advantageous. Excel Assessment will be undertaken as part of the screening process.
- Proactive, reliable, and keen to learn and able to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment
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What We Offer
- Salary up to £35,000 to £40,000 base salary + benefits and bonus (Company bonus - discretionary)
- Clear progression and development opportunities, additional learning and business progression.
- Benefits: pension, bonus, private healthcare, learning budget, etc.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short cover note outlining your interest in the role and suitable applicants will be booked in for a pre-screening call, prior to introduction to our client.
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