Discretionary Macro Portfolio Manager - Directional Strategies | $20bn+ Global Hedge FundLocation - New York, Miami or London
Description:Our client is a leading global macro hedge fund with a long-established presence across international financial markets and a strong reputation for investing across macroeconomic themes and global asset classes. The firm combines experienced investment leadership, institutional infrastructure and a disciplined approach to risk management to identify and capitalise on opportunities arising from changing economic, monetary and geopolitical conditions.
As part of its continued investment in discretionary macro, the firm is looking to partner with an established Portfolio Manager specialising in directional strategies. This is an opportunity for an experienced investor with a demonstrable track record to operate within a well-resourced institutional platform, with access to capital and the infrastructure required to develop and scale a differentiated investment approach.
The Opportunity:The mandate is focused on discretionary directional macro investing across global markets. The firm is interested in PMs with a clearly defined investment process, strong macroeconomic judgement and a proven ability to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns through changing market environments.
Strategies may span rates, FX, equity indices, commodities or broader cross-asset macro opportunities, depending on the candidate's expertise. The key requirement is a strong, repeatable investment edge, supported by disciplined position sizing, robust risk management and a demonstrable track record of performance.
The successful candidate will have meaningful ownership of investment decisions, portfolio construction and risk allocation, within an established global macro platform. The opportunity is suited to PMs looking to develop their strategy with institutional support while maintaining a clear focus on investment performance.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and manage discretionary directional macro strategies across global financial markets.
- Identify investment opportunities through macroeconomic research, policy analysis and evaluation of market dynamics.
- Formulate and execute high-conviction views across relevant asset classes.
- Manage portfolio construction, position sizing, leverage and risk exposures.
- Monitor market developments, portfolio performance and changing macroeconomic conditions.
- Apply disciplined drawdown management and risk controls across the portfolio.
- Continuously evaluate investment theses and refine the strategy to capture evolving market opportunities.
Ideal Candidate:- An established Discretionary Macro Portfolio Manager with a proven directional trading track record.
- Demonstrable ability to generate consistent, attractive risk-adjusted returns.
- Deep understanding of global macroeconomic drivers, central bank policy and cross-asset relationships.
- Expertise in one or more liquid markets, including rates, FX, equity indices or commodities.
- Strong investment judgement, risk discipline and a clearly articulated investment process.
- Experience managing meaningful risk and capital through different market regimes.
- A background at a leading global macro hedge fund or established institutional investment platform is highly desirable.
What's on Offer:- The opportunity to join a well-established global macro investment platform.
- A directional macro mandate with meaningful ownership of investment decisions.
- Access to institutional capital, infrastructure and experienced investment professionals.
- Scope to develop and scale a differentiated strategy.
- Competitive compensation aligned with investment performance and contribution.
- Location flexibility across New York, Miami or London.
