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Macro Trader
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New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listed on 2026-01-11
Listing for:
The Emerald Recruiting Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-11
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Consultant, Risk Manager/Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A top-tier multi-strategy hedge fund is seeking a Macro Trader to join its global macro platform, deploying capital across rates, FX, and macro derivatives
. This is a front-office seat with real capital, sophisticated infrastructure, and access to one of the most advanced data and execution ecosystems in the industry.
The ideal candidate brings a proven track record of alpha generation in directional or relative-value macro strategies, strong risk management discipline, and the ability to think cross-asset. You’ll operate with autonomy in a collaborative environment that rewards performance and innovation.
What You’ll Do- Manage a discretionary or systematic macro portfolio
, deploying strategies across rates, FX, commodities, and sovereign debt
. - Identify and capitalize on cross-asset opportunities driven by macroeconomic trends, monetary policy, and global capital flows.
- Collaborate with data scientists, quants, and technologists to enhance signal research, execution, and risk optimization.
- Employ derivatives and cash instruments to express macro views—swaps, futures, options, and structured products.
- Oversee daily risk management, ensuring adherence to drawdown, VaR, and exposure limits.
- Contribute to cross-asset discussions with other PMs, sharing insights and trade ideas that inform firm-level macro positioning.
- Maintain close engagement with economists, strategists, and external research to validate investment theses.
- Partner with operations and middle office to ensure smooth trade lifecycle and accurate P&L.
- 7–12+ years of experience trading macro products—
rates, FX, or sovereign credit
—within a hedge fund, prop desk, or bank. - Demonstrated live track record of positive risk-adjusted returns (Sharpe 1.5+ preferred).
- Deep understanding of macro fundamentals, cross-asset correlations, and derivatives pricing
. - Expertise with Bloomberg, Python, SQL, or other analytical tools for market data and scenario modeling.
- Strong risk discipline and familiarity with portfolio construction and hedging frameworks.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in a transparent, performance-driven environment.
- Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Applied Mathematics preferred.
- Institutional capital base with significant resources for discretionary and systematic strategies.
- Access to a world-class macro and quant infrastructure with global execution support.
- Competitive P&L-based payout structure and strong internal mobility across asset classes.
- A platform that values intellectual autonomy, data-driven decision-making, and team collaboration.
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