Analyst

Caxton Associates LP.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Caxton Associates LP in New York seeks an experienced professional to join its Global Macro team and support discretionary portfolio management. You will collaborate with the Portfolio Manager to conduct research across Emerging Markets, identify macro opportunities and develop models in Python and Excel for trade screening and portfolio analysis.

The role emphasizes strong communication, collaboration, and a meticulous, ethical approach, with a clear path to greater responsibility for an

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience analyzing or trading Emerging Markets 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.

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.
• For the right individual, the role offers the opportunity to develop into an Associate Portfolio Manager with responsibility for managing capital.

Skills

Python

Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance or Computer Science

Tools

Python

Excel

Job description

About Caxton Associates:

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. Caxton Associates excels in discretionary global macro investing, leveraging its diversified expertise across asset classes and markets.

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.
• For the right individual, the role offers the opportunity to develop into an Associate Portfolio Manager with responsibility for managing capital.

• 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.

Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, market conditions and other factors. Employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonus compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.