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

Company: Martis Search
Apply for the HR Generalist – Boutique City of London based Trading institution (minimum of 2-years HR Operations experience)
Location: Greater London
Job Description:

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

Posted: April 1st, 2026