As an Experienced Discretionary Macro Markets Trader, you will have a real opportunity to have a huge impact on the firm. You will work side by side with other successful and talented individuals to capitalize on market opportunities. This role is for someone who flourishes in a fast-paced environment, has a strong work ethic, a competitive attitude, and a proven record of profitability in a trading position for at least 3 years. This is a senior risk-taking role that will be a key idea generator for the desk.
This is a hybrid position with a strong emphasis on in-person presence in our White Plains office.
What you'll do:- Manage your own trading book with a focus on trading liquid macro futures
- Manage your own risk of a portfolio of active strategies and drive trading decisions
- Analyze market trends, order flow, and technical patterns to identify trading opportunities
- Develop, test, and refine your trading strategies using historical data and real-time market conditions
- Continuously monitor market conditions, news, and macroeconomic events
- Monitor material changes in levels of risk and variance in PnL, especially focused around deviation from your plans, and proactively communicate those changes to leadership
What we'd like to see:- Experience trading liquid macro futures
- `These will commonly include equity indices and/or metals.
- Nice-to-have experience includes FX, crypto, options, and/or event-driven trading experience
- Proven track record independently managing a PnL, or being a senior member of the team, driving strategy in a larger environment
- Prior Proprietary Trading or Hedge Fund PM experience strongly preferred.
- Larger bank environment or similar experience may be considered if significant decision-making autonomy existed.
- Defined discretionary macro edge such as outcome distribution analysis, news and narrative interpretation, relative value frameworks, or portfolio construction discipline.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with competitive nature
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both autonomously and as a team player
- Quant skills and data literacy are a plus but not required. Fully automated or black-box strategies are not the focus of this seat. Openness to feedback and willingness to adapt your trading style with changes in market conditions
- 3 years or more of verified, risk-adjusted profitability
The approximate annual base compensation range for this position
in White Plains, New York is $72,000 to $120,000 + percent share of the profits you generate. The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package plus benefits, will be determined by a number of factors which include but are not limited to the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities; geographic location; and internal equity. In addition to your salary, our total rewards package includes health benefits, a 401(k) plan, PTO, parental leave, professional development, tuition reimbursement and discretionary bonus, enhancing your overall total rewards package.
Benefits and Culture:- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- 401K
- Generous vacation time, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- Social events including team dinners and company parties
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Charitable giving and company match
- Casual, relaxed office environment
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