Company OverviewThe Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting on behalf of an innovative financial services firm specialising in illiquid markets. This independent organisation is renowned for delivering best-in-class financial solutions within sales, trading, and advisory, particularly for institutional and high-net-worth clients. Established in 2009, the firm has extensive expertise in trading distressed debt, credit securities, and other illiquid assets, consistently adding significant value by addressing complex liquidity and execution challenges.Experienced Back Office Support – Fixed IncomePosition: Experienced Back Office Support – Fixed IncomeLocation: Central London (Office Based)Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annumJob OverviewWe’re looking for an experienced back-office professional to support essential fixed income transactions and operations. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone with established experience in financial operations and a strong grasp of fixed income products and settlement processes. As an Experienced Back Office Support – Fixed Income, you’ll contribute to the smooth operation of the firm’s fixed income activities.Here’s What You’ll Be Doing:Trade Booking and Confirmation: Managing the booking and confirmation process for complex fixed income trades, ensuring timely and precise handling.Settlement and Reconciliation: Overseeing settlement activities and conducting reconciliations to resolve any discrepancies effectively.Compliance and Regulatory Reporting: Ensuring that all fixed income transactions comply with regulatory standards, including comprehensive record-keeping and reporting.Process Improvement: Identifying and implementing best practices to enhance operational efficiency.Client and Counterparty Management: Serving as the primary contact for clients, brokers, and counterparties to resolve trade-related issues.Technical Support: Leveraging industry-standard software to support fixed income transactions and reporting needs, providing troubleshooting as needed.Here Are the Skills You’ll Need:Experience: At least 3 years in a back-office role, ideally with exposure to fixed income or related financial products.In-Depth Knowledge of Fixed Income Products: Solid understanding of bonds, loans, structured products, and general market practices.Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with compliance standards pertinent to fixed income trading and settlement processes.Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse discrepancies and troubleshoot operational issues.Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with industry tools such as Bloomberg, TradeWeb, and advanced Microsoft Excel.Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills for engaging with internal and external stakeholders effectively.Work PermissionsYou must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.Here Are the Benefits of This Job:Competitive Salary: Offering a strong salary with performance-based incentives.Industry Exposure: Gain valuable exposure to a diverse array of fixed income products and industry practices.Career Development: Support for continuous professional development and career growth opportunities.Why Pursue a Career in Fixed Income Back Office Support?A career in fixed income back office support provides essential experience in the financial services sector, developing highly transferable skills in trade operations and regulatory compliance. Working in fixed income offers a unique perspective on market mechanisms, enabling you to gain expertise in managing and supporting complex transactions. This role opens pathways for advancement within the financial industry, especially in finance and operations.....Read more...
The Opportunity Hub UK is seeking a detail-oriented and dedicated professional on behalf of a respected financial services firm specialising in illiquid markets. This independent firm focuses on providing innovative financial solutions in sales, trading, and advisory for institutional and high-net-worth clients. Established in 2009, the firm has an established reputation for its expertise in handling distressed debt, credit securities, and other complex, illiquid assets. Position: Junior Back Office Support – Fixed Income Location: Central London (Office Based) Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum DOE Job Overview: This position as a Junior Back Office Support – Fixed Income offers a unique chance to build a foundational career within fixed income and operational support. Ideal for someone at the beginning of their financial services journey, this role supports essential functions in the back office, ensuring the smooth operation and accuracy of fixed income transactions. Here’s What You’ll Be Doing: Trade Support: Assisting with the booking, confirmation, and settlement of fixed income trades, contributing to smooth operational workflows. Reconciliation: Conducting daily reconciliations between internal and external systems, ensuring precise and error-free trade records. Client and Counterparty Liaison: Collaborating with clients and counterparties to resolve discrepancies and address operational queries. Documentation Management: Maintaining accurate and organised trade-related documents to support operational efficiency. Compliance and Reporting: Supporting compliance needs and helping with regulatory reporting for fixed income activities. Administrative Support: Providing general assistance to the back-office team to facilitate day-to-day operations. Here Are the Skills You’ll Need: Experience: At least 1 year in a back office or financial operations role (internships and placements are considered). Understanding of Fixed Income Products: A basic grasp of bonds, loans, or similar fixed income products is beneficial. Attention to Detail: Exceptional organisational skills and a high degree of accuracy in data handling. Communication: Effective communication skills to liaise confidently with internal teams and external contacts. Technical Skills: Competence in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial systems. Work Permissions You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Here Are the Benefits of This Job: Career Exposure: Gain experience with a range of fixed income products and market operations in a specialised sector. Mentorship: Work alongside experienced professionals in the financial services industry, offering valuable insights and guidance. Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of professional development support and a clear path for career progression. Why Pursue a Career in Fixed Income Back Office Support? A role in fixed income back office support provides a strong foundation in financial services, focusing on the essential processes that keep financial transactions running smoothly. Working in fixed income allows you to gain specialised knowledge in a key financial market sector, build in-demand operational skills, and open pathways for advancement within finance and investment roles.....Read more...
High Yield & Distressed Fixed Income Sales – Sales & Trading Location: London – Hybrid/Office-based Salary: £70,000 – £120,000 per year, depending on experience An exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic investment boutique specialising in high-yield bonds, distressed/defaulted debt, and structured products. Company Overview This independent investment firm is a leading player in high-yield and distressed fixed income trading, with a strong focus on sourcing illiquid securities in global distressed or bankruptcy situations. The team operates across multiple geographies, making language skills and cross-border expertise a valuable asset. Job Overview This role is ideal for individuals with at least one year of experience in distressed debt, leveraged finance, or fixed income trading. You will work closely with multiple departments, including research, settlement, and compliance, while covering a range of fixed income products and debt-to-equity situations. With an aggressive compensation package, this position offers high-performing individuals the chance to thrive in a fast-paced, high-calibre environment. Here's What You'll Be Doing:Selling and trading illiquid, distressed, and high-yield fixed income securities.Engaging in bankruptcy claims, distressed/defaulted debt, or non-performing loan (NPL) transactions.Managing and originating deals in leveraged finance, emerging markets, and convertible bonds.Working closely with research, settlement, and compliance teams to ensure smooth execution.Developing relationships with institutional investors and key market participants.Identifying market opportunities and executing trades within the distressed and high-yield space.Here Are The Skills You'll Need:Minimum of 1 year of experience in any of the following areas:Bankruptcy claims, distressed/defaulted debt sales or tradingHY, EM, or convertible bonds sales, trading, or originationLeveraged finance/loans/NPLs sales, trading, origination, or transactionsRestructuringStrong ability to multi-task, prioritise, and deliver results in a high-pressure environment.Sound understanding of regulatory and compliance obligations in the fixed income space.Excellent communication skills with a sharp commercial mindset.Ability to work in a team-driven environment, collaborating across departments.Fluency in Italian is a plus.Work Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Here Are The Benefits Of This Job: Competitive compensation with significant earning potential. Exposure to a wide range of fixed income products and cross-border transactions. A dynamic, fast-paced trading environment with career progression opportunities. Direct engagement with global institutional clients and key market players. Hybrid work options with a mix of office-based collaboration and flexibility. Salary: £70,000 – £120,000 per year, depending on experience. Why Pursue A Career In Distressed & High-Yield Fixed Income Trading? This sector offers one of the most lucrative and intellectually stimulating career paths in finance. It combines strategic deal-making, in-depth market analysis, and high-stakes trading within a global environment. If you are driven, analytical, and thrive in a high-reward, fast-moving industry, this is the perfect role for you.....Read more...
Sales Trading (Fixed Income) & Fund Capital Raising Role – LondonWe represent an innovative firm specialising in illiquid markets, serving institutional, professional, and high net worth investors. This firm offers ingenious solutions to effectively price and trade illiquid assets, including distressed debt and credit securities.Here's what you'll be doing:Executing sales trades in the fixed income market, focusing on illiquid assets such as distressed debt and credit securities.Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with institutional clients, professional investors, and high net worth individuals to facilitate sales trading activities.Identifying opportunities for fund capital raising and pitching investment strategies to prospective clients.Collaborating with internal teams to provide advisory services on trading, settlement, and corporate restructuring within illiquid and distressed markets.Providing market insights and analysis to clients, guiding them on investment decisions and portfolio management strategies.Staying abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and industry developments to enhance client service and drive business growth.Skills you'll need:Proven experience in sales trading within the fixed income market, with a focus on illiquid assets, preferably 3-5 years in finance.Strong network of institutional clients, professional investors, and high net worth individuals within the financial services industry.Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate complex investment concepts and strategies effectively.Strategic mindset and business acumen, with the ability to identify and capitalize on market opportunities to drive revenue growth.Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements related to sales trading and fund capital raising activities.Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CFA, Series 7, Series 63) preferred.Here are the benefits of this job:Competitive salary from £100k+, commensurate with experience and performance.Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment with a best-in-class team of professionals.Access to cutting-edge technology and resources to support your sales trading and fund capital raising activities.Potential for career advancement and professional development within a leading independent financial services boutique.Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, pension scheme, and performance-related bonuses.Work Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.....Read more...
A new opportunity has become available for an experienced Associate Dentist to join a fully private, specialist referral practice located in Hornchurch, Essex. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Associate to help reduce workload of the current principal, working 1-2 days per week initially. The role would be to gradually increase days in the future as the principal reduces. The ideal candidate needs to have an MSC in Prosthodontics, Endodontics or Restorative dentistry or be on the specialist register in one of these areas. The practice consists of a Prosthodontist, Periodontist, Orthodontist, Associate Periodontist and two Hygienists. Work load will include root canal treatments referred by general practitioners, restoring Implants placed by the Periodontist, removable prosthodontics (dentures), fixed prosthodontics and full reconstructions and cosmetic dentistry. There will be a group of General Dental care patients, who have been refereed by satisfied patients. This is a long term commitment role as the practice has been built up over many years and has a long standing reputation which needs somebody reliable to uphold. Remuneration – 45% of income after deduction of lab fees. If this role is something you are interested in, please apply with a full CV and covering letter. ....Read more...
Specific Responsibilities:
To operate and maintain the financial procedures and systems of the school
To assist the Finance Manager in ensuring that robust financial accounting and ordering systems are in place and that economies of scale are sought in order to maximise value for money
To process financial transactions efficiently and accurately and assist with payment runs, ensuring that VAT is correctly accounted for
To support the management of the school accounting function, ensuring its efficient operation to agreed procedures and maintaining those procedures. Assisting with resolving problems, including ordering, processing and payments, and assisting with resolving school finance queries from staff, students and their parents
To assist with the finance procurement function, providing support and training to colleagues with obtaining quotes and approving orders. To process purchase orders, invoices and staff expenses accurately and on a timely basis ensuring that these have been fully authorised by budget holders before making payment on a timely basis
To assist with the finance income function, following up on outstanding monies due to the school and reporting as required to the Finance Manager
To maintain internal control procedures and ensure that accounting standards are met. To prepare information required by auditors at the direction of the Finance Manager
To assist in managing the Finance department’s communications with stakeholders
To receive and reconcile cash and cheques for various income items. To prepare funds for banking, ensuring that all insurance and audit requirements are complied with
To reconcile supplier statements and update the finance system accordingly
To assist with maintaining the school fixed asset register
To support with any other duties relevant to the role
COMMON ROLES FOR ALL TRUST MEMBERS:
Lead by example, providing inspiration and motivation, and embody for the students, staff, governors, parents and wider community the vision, purpose and leadership of the Trust
To ensure equal opportunities for all
To be committed to safeguarding and to promoting the welfare of all young people
To assist in the development of a culture and environment in which young people thrive and to drive innovation
To drive up educational standards, promote life-long learning and continually improve outcomes for all
Lead and contribute to an ethos in the Trust where well-being and respect are at the heart of the Trust and each student is valued and nurtured to develop personally and educationally
Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and others
Regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for own development
Actively engage in the performance review process
Work within the Trust’s health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors
Undertake all duties with due regard to the provisions of health and safety regulations and legislation
Data Protection/GDPR, the Trust’s Equal Opportunities policy and Use of ICT policy
Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents, colleagues and visitors
Adhere to Trust policies and procedures
Training:Assistant Accountant Level 3.Training Outcome:Potential for a full-time role on completion.Employer Description:University Schools Trust and St Paul’s Way Secondary School are proud to announce that we are launching an Attendance Hub to share effective practice and practical resources with other schools.
The launch comes after being selected to be a part of the Department for Education’s national initiative, which will now see 32 hubs supporting around 2,000 schools.
SPW has been recognised for its excellent record on attendance in the face of a national crisis that has seen numbers of ‘severe absence’ double from pre-pandemic levels.
Improving attendance is an integral part of boosting attainment. Evidence shows pupils with higher attendance tend to have higher attainment across all key stages.
It is also widely accepted that the social connection that goes hand-in-hand with attending school can also have a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of young people.Working Hours :Monday to Friday.
Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Attention to detail,Data and numbers led,Analytical thinker,Learner of new skills,Process led....Read more...
Job Description:
Our client, a global financial services firm, is seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Product Owner to join their global team. This is an excellent opportunity to be at the heart of their client data ecosystem, designing and implementing the infrastructure that powers client reporting and analytics worldwide.
Skills/Experience:
Strong knowledge of fixed income products; exposure to credit and rates products is desirable.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences, you will be working closely with the sales team.
Familiarity with Generative AI tooling and prompting techniques.
Proficiency in Python and experience in front-end frameworks such as JavaScript, React, and HTML5 is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a structured approach.
Proactive, high-energy mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Core Responsibilities:
Act as product owner for client data, bridging business and technology stakeholders.
Develop a deep understanding of client data sources, business relevance, and delivery mechanisms.
Design and implement scalable, cost-effective solutions to expand the usability of client data across multiple divisions.
Translate business needs into technical requirements and work with developers to deliver solutions.
Evaluate opportunities to apply Generative AI tools to optimise data workflows and recommend integration strategies.
Engage regularly with stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and design.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16210
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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