Analyst

About the firm

Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in London, New York, Singapore, Monaco, Dubai and Bengaluru. The firm manages 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 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 determined by experience, qualifications, market conditions and other factors)
• Eligibility for discretionary bonus compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package