About the Role
This role sits within the Advisory team at Validus, focusing on designing and implementing hedging strategies, providing client support, and developing relationships with key clients.
Responsibilities
- Work with clients to design and implement hedging strategies across various markets and asset classes (FX, rates, commodities, equities).
- Provide support to the Engagement Manager.
- Assist in analytical testing of solutions.
- Assist associates in analyzing client information and preparing periodic performance reports.
- Develop relationships with high-value clients receiving the Validus retainer service, including strategic consultancy, innovative project work, proactive client service, and presentation of the technology platform.
- Identify up-sell and cross-sell opportunities with existing clients and assist in the business development process.
- Stay updated with academic, technical, and industry developments.
- Adhere to Financial Conduct Authority Rules and Regulations.
- Adhere to all internal policies and procedures.
Requirements
- 1–3 years' professional experience, preferably within management consulting, capital markets, investment banking, or Private Equity / Hedge Funds.
- Relevant undergraduate degree.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills with an extremely high attention to detail and client-centric approach.
- Understanding of risk management in financial markets.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Exposure to Bloomberg.
- Time management/ability to perform under pressure with tight deadlines.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000 - $110,000 per year
Benefits
- Performance bonus linked to agreed success criteria - paid semi annually.
- 20 days’ holiday (increasing to 25 with tenure) plus bank holidays.
- Private health insurance (including dental, optical and mental health).
- Travel insurance.
- Learning & development allowance and support for professional qualifications.
Equal Opportunity
- No AI is used to screen, assess or select applicants.
