Analyst

CAXTON (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global trading and investment firm in Singapore is seeking an individual to assist in managing the Global Macro portfolio, focusing on Rates and FX. Responsibilities include working with a Portfolio Manager, building analytical tools using Python and Excel, and executing trade ideas. Candidates should have 1-5 years of relevant experience and a strong educational background in quantitative fields.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years in Sales, Trading, Quants, or Structuring within Rates and FX.
• Graduate preferably in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science.
• Strong collaborative skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Portfolio Manager on managing the Global Macro portfolio.
• Build analytical tools for trade screening and idea generation.
• Execute trade ideas across Interest Rates and FX.

Skills

Sales

Trading

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree from a Top-Tier university

Tools

Python

Excel

Job description

About Caxton:

Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in London, New York, Monaco, and Singapore. Caxton Associates’ primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through global macro hedge fund strategies. Assets are managed via a broad mandate to trade in a variety of global markets and instruments. The firm's 36 portfolio management teams engage in a diverse set of investment strategies spanning all asset classes, products, and geographies.

Responsibilities:

· You will work very closely with the Portfolio Manager on the day-to-day management of the Global Macro portfolio, primarily Rates and FX focused.

· Help build analytical tools for trade screening and idea generation (mainly on Excel and Python)

· Generate and execute trade ideas across products (Interest Rates and FX – both linear and options)

· Keep abreast of macro developments and the market implications.

Requirements:

· 1-5 years in Sales, Trading, Quants, or Structuring within Rates and FX, preferably in investment banking and/or buyside firm.

· Graduate from a Top-Tier university, preferably in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Quantitative Finance, Economics, or related fields.

· 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 effective 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.