--- title: 'Finance Analyst at BlueCrest Capital Management' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/finance-analyst-bluecrest-capital-management-london-bfw0twe5xtjg' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-16' --- # Finance Analyst at BlueCrest Capital Management - **Company:** BlueCrest Capital Management - **Location:** London, United Kingdom - **Posted:** 2026-09-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bluecrestcapitalmanagement/jobs/8009087003 ## Job description Department Overview The Finance team is responsible for operational finance, external reporting and governance, management information and business decision support. The team is also focused on improving quality, control and efficiency through better processes, data, automation and the responsible use of AI. ## Role Overview This is a broad role for a recently qualified accountant, combining management accounting, financial reporting and operational finance with the opportunity to help shape the Finance team’s use of technology and AI. The successful candidate will work closely with an experienced Finance Manager, initially preparing financial statements under supervision and taking increasing ownership as familiarity with the Group develops. The role will also provide planned and ad hoc cover for accounts payable. ## Key Responsbilities - Work across the Finance team to deliver an accurate and timely month-end close. - Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, supporting analysis and clear variance commentary. - Ensure completeness and accuracy of general ledger entries, including journals, accruals and prepayments. - Prepare entity-level financial statements and supporting schedules, initially under the supervision and review of an experienced Finance Manager. - Support the external audit process, including preparation of audit evidence and resolution of auditor queries. - Research and document accounting treatments, applying relevant accounting standards with appropriate review. - Provide analysis and financial input to projects, new business initiatives and management decision-making. - Provide cover for accounts payable, including invoice processing, payment preparation, supplier queries and maintenance of appropriate approvals and controls. - Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and automate recurring Finance activities. - Support responsible adoption of AI-enabled tools across Finance by developing use cases, testing outputs, documenting controls and helping colleagues embed effective ways of working. - Assist with improvements to management information, data quality, process documentation and Finance systems. - Support wider Finance team priorities and transformation initiatives. ## Experience Required - Recently qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA accountant, ideally with experience gained in audit, financial accounting or a broad in-house Finance role. - Strong grounding in financial accounting and experience preparing or auditing financial statements under IFRS and/or UK GAAP. - Practical understanding of management accounting, month-end close and balance sheet control. - Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data. - Demonstrable interest in technology, automation, data or AI-enabled ways of working. Experience improving a Finance process or using Power Query, Power BI, workflow automation or generative AI would be advantageous, but is not essential. - Investment management, banking or multi-entity experience is helpful but not a core requirement. ## About You - Intellectually curious, highly motivated and keen to build a broad career across financial control, management information and Finance transformation. - Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with the confidence to challenge existing processes constructively. - High attention to detail and a disciplined approach to producing accurate, well-supported work. - Able to manage competing priorities and deliver to monthly, year-end and project deadlines. - Comfortable learning new systems, experimenting with emerging tools and applying appropriate judgement and controls. - Clear communicator who can explain financial information and work effectively with senior colleagues, suppliers and external auditors. - Collaborative and willing to contribute across the Finance team, including providing operational cover when required. - Committed to using AI responsibly, with appropriate regard for data confidentiality, human review, accuracy and accountability. BlueCrest is committed to providing an inclusive environment for its workforce. As an employer, we provide equal opportunities to all people regardless of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, race, religion or ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation or nationality. ## About BlueCrest Capital Management ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: BlueCrest Capital Management is a global alternative asset manager, originally focused on fixed income macro trading, that now manages significant institutional assets across diversified strategies, primarily for its partners and employees after closing to external investors. - **Entity Type**: Private (limited liability partnership) - **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom (with offices in Geneva, Jersey, Dubai, New York, Miami, and Singapore) - **Founded**: 2000 - **Founders**: Michael Platt and William Reeves (now retired) ## Core Business - Primary industry: Investment & Asset Management (Hedge Funds) - Target customers: Institutional investors (historically); currently focused on managing internal capital (partners and employees) - Mission/purpose: Not publicly stated; the firm prioritizes partner-aligned investing and technology-driven trading. ## Products & Services - **Multi-Strategy Investment Funds**: BlueCrest manages internal funds across fixed income macro, systematic trading, rates, equity index volatility arbitrage, emerging markets, and other strategies. - **Private Wealth Services**: Select portfolio administration and wealth management offerings for a limited client base. - **Technology & Quantitative Platforms**: In-house development of trading infrastructure, AI/ML models, cloud platforms, and quantitative research tools to support proprietary trading. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private partnership) - **Key Metric**: At its peak in 2013, BlueCrest had US$35.3 billion in global assets under management. Annual revenue is estimated between $13.4 million (Apollo estimate) and $100–500 million (Glassdoor self-reported). The higher range is more credible given the scale of the firm. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: The firm is fully owned and controlled by its principals. No external institutional investors currently. - **Growth Signals**: Active hiring (10+ open roles as of mid-2026, +25% monthly job posting growth); increasing investment in AI/cloud engineering; expansion of technology stack (Python, Kubernetes, Azure, Snowflake, Hugging Face, OpenAI). ## Competitive Advantages - **Talent Concentration**: Deep bench of alumni from top investment banks (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, UBS, Citi, Deutsche Bank, etc.) – 70 former Goldman Sachs employees currently at BlueCrest. - **Proprietary Technology**: Heavy internal tech investment with 91+ tools in stack, including AI, ML, cloud-native infrastructure, and quantitative platforms. - **Partner-Governed Structure**: Principals control the firm, aligning incentives and enabling long-term, high-risk strategies without external investor pressure. - **Global Presence**: Offices across major financial hubs (London, New York, Singapore, Geneva, Jersey, Dubai, Miami) providing 24/7 trading and operational coverage. ## Strategic Focus - **AI Transformation**: BlueCrest is actively hiring for AI Integration Lead, AI Cloud Platform Engineer, and AI Adoption SME roles, signaling a push to embed machine learning and LLMs across trading, risk, and operations. - **Technology Modernization**: Moving to cloud-native infrastructure (Azure, Kubernetes, Snowflake) and modern UI frameworks (Angular, React). - **Internal Capital Growth**: After returning external capital in 2015–2016, the firm focuses on growing the internal fund for partners and employees. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as “friendly team, nice people” by some employees on Glassdoor. The firm emphasizes intellectual rigor and risk-taking in trading. - **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office-based in major financial centers. Offices in London (Victoria/Belgravia), New York, Singapore, etc. - **Benefits & Perks**: Positive reviews mention good benefits and lunch provided. Compensation is competitive (industry-standard for hedge funds). - **Engineering Culture**: Strong emphasis on quantitative development, AI/ML, and modern infrastructure. Developers work directly with traders and quants. - **Glassdoor Ratings**: 3.0 out of 5 stars (based on 130 reviews); 46% would recommend to a friend; 52% approve of CEO. Reviews are mixed – some cite average interview difficulty (3/5) and decent work/life balance. ## Sources 1. [Greenhouse Jobs Page](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bluecrestcapitalmanagement) 2. [Apollo.io Company Profile](https://apollo.io) – revenue/employee data (note: may contain inaccuracies) 3. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://uk.linkedin.com/company/bluecrest-capital-management-llp) 4. [Glassdoor Overview](https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-BlueCrest-Capital-Management-EI_IE305621.11,39.htm) 5. [FCA Final Notice – BlueCrest Capital Management (UK) LLP (Oct 2025)](https://www.fca.org.uk/publication/final-notices/bluecrest-capital-management-2025.pdf) 6. 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