The Role

HR Generalist – Boutique City of London based Trading institution (minimum of 2-years HR Operations experience).

There is also a genuine chance of being promoted to a “HR Manager” level in the future – so it is an excellent career opportunity.

Martis Search are representing a boutique City of London trading firm seeking to hire a permanent “HR Operations Analyst.”

This opportunity would suit:

• A HR Generalist with 2+ years’ HR Financial Services experience looking to progress in their HR career. This is a hands-on role, covering the full employee lifecycle within a face-paced environment.

A background in financial services or another regulated environment is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
• Administer HR policies, employment contracts, and employee relations matters
• Support FCA regulatory obligations, including SM&CR and Fitness & Propriety assessments
• Provide generalist HR support across the UK and European teams

Requirements

• 2+ years’ HR experience within financial services or another regulated firm
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Familiarity with FCA regulatory requirements, including SM&CR, is advantageous
• A hands-on generalist approach
• Highly organised, discreet, and comfortable working in a lean environment

Working Pattern

• 5 days per week in the office initially (with some flexibility to work-from-home in the first 3-months)
• Flexibility to work from home 1-day per week after the first 3–6 months

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus
• Pension
• Private healthcare and additional benefits