Portfolio AnalystJunior Trader

Graham Capital Management; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment manager in London is seeking a Portfolio Analyst / Junior Trader to assist the Portfolio Manager with trading and portfolio management. The ideal candidate will have expertise in fixed income with market making experience specifically in interest rate swaps, bonds, and FRAs. This role involves supporting trade execution and conducting risk management analysis, with opportunities for growth into a PM role. Proficiency in Python and Excel, as well as strong analytical skills, are required for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years sell-side market making experience in interest rate swaps, bonds and FRAs.
• Familiarity with liquidity and microstructure of regional currencies.
• Experience with options vol trading is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Portfolio Manager with financial modeling and trade idea generation.
• Monitor the portfolio and assist with risk management.
• Develop tools and analytics for portfolio management.

Skills

Expertise in fixed income

Market making experience

Proficient in Python

Analytical skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Bloomberg

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Graham Capital Management L.P. (Graham) is an alternative investment manager founded in 1994 by Kenneth G. Tropin. Specializing in discretionary and quantitative macro strategies Graham is dedicated to delivering strong uncorrelated returns across a wide range of market environments. As one of the industry’s longest‑standing global macro and trend‑following managers Graham remains committed to innovation evolving its strategies through a robust investment technology and operational infrastructure. Graham harnesses the synergies between its discretionary and quantitative trading businesses to offer a broad suite of complementary alpha strategies each built on the principles of thoughtful portfolio construction active risk management and diversification by design. Graham invests significant proprietary capital alongside its clients including global institutions, endowments, foundations, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, investment management advisors and qualified individual investors reinforcing alignment of interests across all strategies.

The foundation of Graham’s sustainability and success is the experience and contributions of its people. The firm seeks to cultivate talent, encourage the diversity of ideas and respect the contributions of each employee in strengthening those around them.

Description

Graham Capital Management L.P. is seeking a Portfolio Analyst / Junior Trader to join our Portfolio Management team. The analyst will sit on the trading floor working alongside a PM in all aspects of trading and portfolio management. The candidate should possess expertise in the fixed income space with market making experience in interest rate swaps, bonds and FRAs specifically covering Scandinavia and/or Eastern Europe. Experience with FX trading is preferred and option vol trading is a plus. The candidate will be able to grow into an assistant PM role with time.

Responsibilities

• Assist Portfolio Manager with financial modeling and trade idea generation
• Monitor the portfolio and assist with risk management. When appropriate collect data and perform quantitative analysis on the portfolio and markets more broadly
• Develop tools and analytics to assist in the portfolio management process
• Support trade execution

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in relevant field
• 2-3 years sell side market making experience in interest rate swaps, bonds and FRAs. Ability to price curve‑based instruments, understand carry / roll basis and spread relationships as well as execute and risk‑manage macro trades efficiently
• Regional specialization in Scandinavia and/or Eastern Europe with an understanding of local curve dynamics, central banks, idiosyncratic flows, macro and cross‑asset interactions
• Familiarity with liquidity and microstructure of regional currencies is also desired
• Experience with options vol trading is a plus
• Proficient in Python and VBA, Bloomberg and working with data in Microsoft Excel
• Coding and front‑office financial modeling experience (yield curves and options)
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Highly motivated and intellectually curious
• Exposure to portfolio manager trade execution platforms

This role requires commuting into our London UK office Mondays through Fridays.

Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy: 1