Selby Jennings
About the Client:
Our client is a top-performing, globally focused hedge-fund with a strong track record in macroeconomic investing. They are known for their disciplined, research-driven approach and a collaborative, high-performance culture.
About the Role:
We've partnered with this exceptional firm to help them identify a Macro Trader / Assistant Portfolio Manager to join their investment team. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with a senior investment leader (CIO) on high-impact trading and portfolio decisions across global markets-including rates, FX, equities, and commodities.
Key Responsibilities:
Our client is a top-performing, globally focused hedge-fund with a strong track record in macroeconomic investing. They are known for their disciplined, research-driven approach and a collaborative, high-performance culture.
About the Role:
We've partnered with this exceptional firm to help them identify a Macro Trader / Assistant Portfolio Manager to join their investment team. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with a senior investment leader (CIO) on high-impact trading and portfolio decisions across global markets-including rates, FX, equities, and commodities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute discretionary macro trades using macroeconomic, sentiment, and technical analysis.
- Design trades with thoughtful risk/reward asymmetry and clear catalysts.
- Monitor global macro trends, policy shifts, and market dislocations.
- Collaborate with investment and research teams to refine strategies and surface new opportunities.
- Contribute to portfolio construction, hedging, and risk management.
- Manage the full trade lifecycle, including execution, monitoring, and reconciliation.
- Maintain strong relationships with sell-side trading and research counterparts.
- 4-6 years of experience in macro trading, research, or strategy.
- Deep interest in global markets and macroeconomic dynamics.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in Bloomberg, Excel, and ideally Python.
- Proven ability to contribute to alpha-generating trade ideas.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced financial or quantitative training is a plus.