Team Overview
The Macro Group operates across global markets with a focus on macroeconomic themes and opportunistic trading, aimed at capturing dislocations in volatile markets. The team pursues discretionary and systematic strategies across interest rates, foreign exchange, equities, and broader risk premia, integrating insights across asset classes to support portfolio risk.
Major Responsibilities
• Partner with the Macro Portfolio Manager to formulate trades and support market views / themes with data and quantitative analysis
• Apply quantitative techniques to test, refine, and when appropriate systematize, investment ideas across macro asset classes
• Analyze macro data and market dynamics to generate insights, quantify market intuition, and challenge investment views
• Develop tools for portfolio monitoring, risk analysis, and scenario testing, focusing on cross-asset relationships and market conditions
• Collaborate with technology and data teams to source, structure, and implement analytics that enhance investment decision-making
What We Value
• 4+ years of front office experience on the buy side or sell side, with exposure to macro or cross-asset investing
• Demonstrated market enthusiasm and experience contributing to alpha generation, investment decision-making and trading
• Strong quantitative skill set with proficiency in Python; familiarity with data analysis and AI tools
• Experience in macro credit (e.g., options on indices and tranches), rates volatility, or FX options / light exotics a plus
• Solid understanding of financial markets, macroeconomic drivers, and cross-asset relationships, with strong communication skills and attention to detail
We anticipate the base salary of this role to be between $150,000-175,000. In addition to a base salary, the successful candidate will also be eligible to receive a discretionary year-end bonus.
In all respects, candidates need to reflect the following SFM core values:
Smart risk-taking // Owner's Mindset // Teamwork // Humility // Integrity