Hedge Fund Data Analyst Apprentice

About Acasta Partners:

A boutique, multi-asset class hedge fund is looking to take on an apprentice as a “Hedge Fund Data Analyst.” This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, rapidly growing firm and play a key role in shaping its data infrastructure and reporting capabilities. Reporting directly to the COO, this is a broad and hands-on role where you gain exposure to a wide range of datasets, including fund data, performance data, investment data, compliance data, and operations data.

About the role:

Although the firm uses high-end enterprise technology solutions, many teams still rely on Excel spreadsheets and manual processes. The successful apprentice will help automate and streamline these processes using advanced Excel, Power BI, and ideally coding/ Macros, with a focus on reducing manual updates and improving data accuracy.

You will work with processes used by multiple teams across the business. You must be technical, data-driven, and confident handling datasets.

The role also includes a strong emphasis on data visualisation and management information (MI) reporting. You may produce reporting and dashboards for Fund Managers, the COO, Compliance, Operations, external investors and prospective clients. This may include internal MI, Power BI dashboards, Excel reporting, performance data, and client pitch materials.

This is a genuinely wide-ranging Data Analyst role offering direct interaction with senior stakeholders and exposure across the entire Hedge Fund. You’ll work with the COO daily and gain training from other members of the hedge fund’s infrastructure team.

Desirable skills:

• Someone displaying numeracy, organizational skills and initiative
• A love of learning and data
• Process oriented mindset naturally able to spot weaknesses and inefficiencies and able to suggest how to improve them
• Experience with Power BI or VBA is highly desirable
• Enjoys working with complex datasets & analytical tools
• Confident and ready to get stuck in
• Ready to make mistakes, we have a team who are skilled and ready to help
• An A* or 8 in GCSE Maths (desirable)

Entry requirements:

Standard entry:

• Level 3 qualification (apprenticeship/A-levels/BTEC, etc)
• OR equivalent work experience (typically two years in a relevant role)

Plus:

• 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above 
• Experience with using Excel and Microsoft products (or similar)

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. 

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

Working hours:

42.5 hours per week, 8:30am - 6pm  

Benefits:

• Healthcare & dental care
• Pension included
• Life insurance
• Income protection
• Great office location in London

Future prospects: 

If the apprentice fits in and works well throughout the duration of their programme, a full-time role will be available. 

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