Junior Macro Portfolio Manager - eFinancialCareers : Job Details

We are working with a Tier-1 buy-side firm looking to hire a Junior Macro PM/Strategist (3-5 years’ experience) to work alongside a highly experienced and successful team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background (Python) and macro/rates background, ideally as a Desk Strategist/Rates Derivatives Strategist, however relevant buy-side backgrounds will also be considered.

Prior experience working on a trading desk and/or portfolio management team is highly preferred. While this role doesn’t require risk-taking experience, the candidate should demonstrate a strong desire, as well as the confidence to run their own book within 6-12 months.

Key responsibilities will include trade idea generation, market monitoring, building infrastructure for the PMs (tools, signals, scenario simulations) and working alongside one of the most talented Macro PM teams in the market.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly talented strategist looking to grow into a risk-taking seat, while also learning from one of the most well-respected macro teams in the market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trade Idea Generation: Propose and execute trade ideas based on tactical market opportunities and strategic positions across Rates, Rates Vol, EGBs
• Portfolio Management: Support senior portfolio managers with trade idea generation across tactical and strategic investments, particularly in liquid markets.
• Building Infrastructure: Develop and maintain tools for signal generation, scenario simulations, and data analysis to support portfolio monitoring and risk management.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Coding Proficiency in Python is essential, with experience in building and maintaining risk management infrastructure.
• Strong background in macro and rates strategy, with a clear framework for generating trade ideas (highly desired) and a strong track record of trade idea generation rates, ideally within rates.
• 2-5 years of experience, ideally as a desk strategist in rates or rates vol (ideal), however buy-side profiles will also be considered, depending on background and set-up.
• Strong academic background from a top-tier university.
• Experience working on a trading desk or within a portfolio management team
• Desire to take risk and grow into a PM seat, with a clear ambition to eventually manage your own book
• Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume trading environment.
• Team player with a positive attitude and work ethic, eager to learn and contribute to a growing team.