Architect of Systematic Macro Trading

J K Barnes; New York (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

J K Barnes seeks a senior systematic macro specialist to build and lead a new macro trading business from the ground up in the United States. The role centers on FX spot, FX forwards and rates, with potential expansion into swaps and other macro products.

You will own the investment framework, research agenda, trading infrastructure, and team growth. The position requires at least five years in systematic macro research or trading, proven live performance, strong Python skills, and a formal

Qualifications

• Five+ years of systematic macro research or trading experience.
• Proven ownership of systematic strategies with live trading results.
• Deep expertise in FX spot, FX forwards and rates.
• Experience building or expanding a systematic macro capability.

Responsibilities

• Build the systematic macro business from the ground up.
• Develop and deploy systematic strategies across FX spot/forwards and rates.
• Define the research framework, portfolio construction, and risk architecture.
• Recruit and lead a team of quantitative researchers and developers.
• Establish infrastructure to research, execute, and monitor OTC products.

Skills

Python

Quantitative research

FX spot/forwards/rates

Leadership/mentoring

P&L attribution/Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Mathematics/Statistics/CS/Engineering

Tools

Bloomberg terminal

OTC execution platforms

Data pipelines

Job description

J K Barnes seeks a senior systematic macro specialist to build and lead a new macro trading business from the ground up in the United States. The role centers on FX spot, FX forwards and rates, with potential expansion into swaps and other macro products.

You will own the investment framework, research agenda, trading infrastructure, and team growth. The position requires at least five years in systematic macro research or trading, proven live performance, strong Python skills, and a formal