About the Role
Caxton Associates is seeking an individual to work closely with a Portfolio Manager in the day-to-day management of a discretionary Global Macro portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to develop into an Associate Portfolio Manager.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Portfolio Manager in the day-to-day management of a discretionary Global Macro portfolio.
- Conduct fundamental and thematic research across Emerging Markets, including macroeconomic developments, political events, central bank policy and asset markets.
- Generate investment ideas across Emerging Markets and broader global macro opportunities.
- Build analytical tools to support trade screening, idea generation and portfolio analysis using Excel and Python.
- Develop and maintain relationships with external experts, economists, strategists and other market participants across Emerging Markets.
- Monitor global macro developments and identify cross-market investment opportunities beyond Emerging Markets where relevant.
- Prepare investment analysis and present trade recommendations to the Portfolio Manager.
Requirements
- 5-7 years' experience analyzing or trading Emerging Markets gained within an investment bank, asset manager or hedge fund.
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science or another quantitative discipline from a highly regarded university.
- Solid experience in building analytical models using both Python and Excel.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a self-starter.
- Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- A keen eye for detail, a curious mindset, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
- Displays and operates at the highest degree of ethics and integrity.
Skills
- Python
- Excel
- Global Macro Investing
- Emerging Markets Analysis
- Fundamental Research
- Thematic Research
- Investment Idea Generation
- Portfolio Analysis
- Trade Screening
- Market Monitoring
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Collaboration
Experience Level
- 5-7 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science or another quantitative discipline
Salary/Compensations
- $140,000 - $200,000 per year
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Discretionary bonus compensation
About the Company
- Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in London, New York, Singapore, Monaco, Dubai and Bengaluru.
- Caxton Associates’ primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through a suite of products designed to fit the specific needs of investors.
- Employing a multi-portfolio manager framework, Caxton excels in discretionary global macro investing, leveraging its diversified expertise across asset classes and markets.
