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Trading Assistant - US Hours - Global Macro Hedge Fund

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Trading Assistant Role
OCR is working with a leading global macro hedge fund looking to hire a Trading Assistant into its London team, working US hours, typically 1pm-10pm, with hybrid working (typically 2 - 3 days per week remote working).
About the Role
The role is on-desk, supporting PMs and Traders across trade booking, breaks, positions, risk and market data, with increasing responsibility over time.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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What We Offer
The firm offers a high-quality platform, strong internal progression and very competitive compensation for the right individual.
Qualifications
We are keen to speak with candidates with 3+ years’ Trade Support or Trading Assistant experience within a hedge fund or investment bank, ideally with a Fixed Income / Rates background and a strong understanding of front-to-back workflows.


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