Portfolio Analyst, Economic Data

Graham Capital Management L.P. (Graham) is an alternative investment manager founded in 1994 by Kenneth G. Tropin. Specializing in discretionary and quantitative macro strategies Graham is dedicated to delivering strong uncorrelated returns across a wide range of market environments. As one of the industrys longest-standing global macro and trend-following managers Graham remains committed to innovation evolving its strategies through a robust investment technology and operational infrastructure. Graham harnesses the synergies between its discretionary and quantitative trading businesses to offer a broad suite of complementary alpha strategies each built on the principles of thoughtful portfolio construction active risk management and diversification by design. Graham invests significant proprietary capital alongside its clients including global institutions endowments foundations family offices sovereign wealth funds investment management advisors and qualified individual investors reinforcing alignment of interests across all strategies.

The foundation of Grahams sustainability and success is the experience and contributions of its people. The firm seeks to cultivate talent encourage the diversity of ideas and respect the contributions of turn each employee shares in the responsibility of strengthening those around them.

Description

Graham Capital Management L.P. is seeking a Portfolio Analyst to join our Portfolio Management team. The ideal candidate possesses experience in economic research and will be able to analyze and predict key economic data. The analyst will sit on the trading floor working alongside a PM with exposure to trade management idea generation and trade execution. The candidate will have the potential to grow into an assistant PM role with time.

Responsibilities

• Improve and build out spreadsheets to accurately predict key DM economic data covering inflation the jobs market and other tradable economic releases
• Build out infrastructure to deliver timely analyses post data release
• Monitor key relevant economic data for DM central bank coverage
• Support trade execution trade management and risk management as needed

Requirements

• 3-4 years experience on an economic research team (sell-side buy-side or relevant institutions like the Federal Reserve or other DM central bank)
• Bachelors degree in STEM related field with demonstrated interest in global macro markets
• Proficient in HAVER MacroBond Python VBA Bloomberg and working with data in Microsoft Excel
• Proficient in statistical analyses
• Basic coding skills preferred
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Highly motivated and intellectually curious
• Exposure to trade execution platforms

This role requires commuting into our Rowayton CT office Mondays through Fridays.

Base Salary Range

The anticipated salary range for this position is $125000 to $175000. The anticipated range is based on information as of the time this post was generated and does not include any discretionary bonus or benefits (see eligibility below). The applicable annual salary or hourly rate paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors including without limitation the nature and extent of prior experience skills and qualifications. This wage range may be modified in the future.

In addition the employee who fills this role will be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus as well as a wide array of benefit programs such as medical and life insurance 401(K) plans and access to other healthcare programs.

Notes:

No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus benefits or any other form of compensation that a particular employee may be eligible for remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at Grahams sole discretion consistent with the law.

Graham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to their race color religious creed gender age national origin ancestry alienage citizenship status handicap disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy childbirth or other related conditions military status genetic information or any other personal characteristics protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring placement promotion layoff termination transfer leave of absence and compensation.