US Equities Macro Strategist​/Trader

Overview

We are partnering with a leading global macro hedge fund to hire an equities-focused strategist/trader who will sit directly within a senior PM’s pod. This role is centred on expressing macro views through equities, primarily via ETFs, sector exposure, and thematic positioning. The seat is trading-oriented, focused on clean trade expression, timing, and positioning over a 3‑6 month horizon. The PM is macro/rates-driven, and the candidate will bring an equity‑first perspective, helping to implement ideas through indices, ETFs and baskets, with support from internal fundamental teams as needed.

• Generate and express macro‑driven investment ideas through equities, primarily via
  • ETFs
  • Sector and thematic baskets
  • Index exposures
• Translate views on rates, growth, policy, and macro regime shifts into actionable equity positioning.
• Identify timing and catalyst‑driven opportunities (3‑6 month horizon).
• Monitor positions, adjust exposures, and update views based on market conditions and positioning changes.
• Work directly with the PM on trade construction, sizing, and risk framing.
• Leverage internal research for targeted single‑name support, without owning traditional coverage.

• 5–15 years of experience in a hedge fund (multi‑manager or long/short equity platform) or trading/strategist role with a clear equity focus.
• Strong experience expressing views through equities, including
  • ETFs, baskets, sector positioning
  • Index or factor exposure
• Demonstrated ability to think in
  • Trades (entry/exit/timing)
  • Risk/reward and catalysts, not just valuation
• Strong understanding of
  • Equity market structure, positioning, and flows
  • Macro drivers and their impact on equities