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J K Barnes

Macro Rates Portfolio Manager for family office

J K Barnes, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Discretionary Macro Rates Portfolio Manager to run a standalone book within a family office platform. The ideal candidate brings a robust, repeatable discretionary process across global rates markets, disciplined risk management, and a multi-year audited track record of delivering risk-adjusted returns. Base pay range

$250,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr Key Responsibilities

Alpha Generation:

Develop and express discretionary macro views across rates, term structure, and policy cycles; originate both directional and relative-value ideas. Portfolio Construction:

Size and structure trades with clear thesis, catalysts, timeframes, carry/roll analysis, and scenario mapping. Execution & Trade Management:

Execute across futures, swaps, options, and related instruments; actively manage entries/exits, hedges, and correlation/drawdown. Risk Management:

Maintain strict adherence to platform risk parameters (e.g., DV01, VaR, gross/net, leverage, stop-loss, and max drawdown); proactively de-risk around events. Research & Macro Work:

Synthesize central-bank policy, inflation dynamics, growth data, supply/technicals, and positioning flows; leverage street research while maintaining independent views. Collaboration & Leadership:

Partner with risk, operations, and tech; manage and mentor an analyst/assistant trader as the book scales. Governance & Compliance:

Operate within regulatory and internal guidelines; maintain immaculate documentation and trade rationales. Profile

7–12+ years trading discretionary macro rates at a top hedge fund, bank principal desk, or asset manager. Multi-year, audited P&L with strong risk discipline (e.g., positive returns through diverse regimes; controlled max drawdowns; Sharpe/RAR >1.5). Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Finance Industries

Financial Services, Investment Management, and Investment Banking

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