OCR Alpha
Portfolio Finance Analyst

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About the Role
OCR Alpha is partnered with a leading global hedge fund to hire a high-calibre candidate into its Portfolio Finance team, an area at the heart of the firm’s trading and investment activity.
In this role, you’ll work directly with portfolio managers, traders, and global financing counterparties to ensure trades are executed efficiently and cost-effectively. This role offers hands-on exposure to a wide range of financing products (including securities lending, repo, and total return swaps), while giving you real responsibility from day one. From analysing funding costs and sourcing hard-to-borrow securities to helping structure trades, you’ll be a key contributor, collaborating closely with internal teams such as Treasury, Legal, and Compliance.
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If you’re looking for a role that combines markets, strategy, and real-time decision-making, this is an outstanding opportunity to build a strong technical and commercial foundation. With clear progression and increasing responsibility, this role is designed to accelerate your growth - equipping you with the expertise to independently manage financing strategies and make a tangible impact on the firm’s performance.


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Requirements:
- Up to 5 years of experience in a Portfolio Finance or Treasury seat at an Investment Bank or Hedge Fund
- Exposure to Equities & Fixed Income markets is advantageous
- Strong Python skillset for modelling and analysis
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to interact with the front office and external counterparties.
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