Macro Research Analyst - Trading

Macro Research Analyst - Options Trading

Location:

New York City

We are representing a leading global market‑making firm with a long‑established and highly stable options business, seeking to add a Macro Research Analyst to its semi‑systematic options group in NYC.

This is a front‑office research role, fully embedded on the trading desk, where macro fundamental insights directly influence single‑stock and index options trading
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• Conduct macro‑focused fundamental research to inform and refine active options trading strategies
• Work closely with options traders to improve existing trade ideas and originate new ones over time
• Contribute to a fast‑paced trading environment with high investment turnover
• Opportunity to progressively take on more risk and develop direct trading input as the business continues to scale
• Integrated desk model with clear visibility into P&L drivers and market impact

• Part of a very healthy, resilient, and consistently profitable options franchise - inclusive of market downturns
• Flat internal structure with minimal hierarchy; ideas are valued regardless of seniority
• Strong appetite for increased risk‑taking and intellectual ownership
• Comprehensive training provided on the options side for candidates without direct derivatives experience

• 3-5 years of experience in macro research, economics, or related fundamental research roles
• Strong grounding in macro fundamentals combined with genuine trading intuition
• Options theory knowledge is advantageous but not required
• Technical skills such as Python, statistical analysis, or quantitative research tools are highly beneficial
• Academic background from a top‑20 US university or equivalent internationally

This is an outstanding opportunity for a macro researcher looking to move closer to trading, gain options exposure, and operate within a best‑in‑class market‑making platform.