Analyst
Caxton Associates · New York City · $140,000–$200,000 (stated in the posting)
About Caxton Associates:
Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in London, New York, Singapore, Monaco, Dubai and Bengaluru. Caxton Associates’ primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through a suite of products designed to fit the specific needs of investors. Employing a multi-portfolio manager framework, Caxton excels in discretionary global macro investing, leveraging its diversified expertise across asset classes and markets.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Portfolio Manager in the day-to-day management of a discretionary Global Macro portfolio.
- Conduct fundamental and thematic research across Emerging Markets, including macroeconomic developments, political events, central bank policy and asset markets.
- Generate investment ideas across Emerging Markets and broader global macro opportunities.
- Build analytical tools to support trade screening, idea generation and portfolio analysis using Excel and Python.
- Develop and maintain relationships with external experts, economists, strategists and other market participants across Emerging Markets.
- Monitor global macro developments and identify cross-market investment opportunities beyond Emerging Markets where relevant.
- Prepare investment analysis and present trade recommendations to the Portfolio Manager.
- For the right individual, the role offers the opportunity to develop into an Associate Portfolio Manager with responsibility for managing capital.
Requirements
- 5-7 years' experience analyzing or trading Emerging Markets gained within an investment bank, asset manager or hedge fund.
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science or another quantitative discipline from a highly regarded university.
- Solid experience in building analytical models using both Python and Excel.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a self-starter.
- Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- A keen eye for detail, a curious mindset, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
- Displays and operates at the highest degree of ethics and integrity.
Benefits
Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000 per year.
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, market conditions and other factors. Employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonus compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.