17 days ago

Portfolio Analyst, Global Macro

Graham Capital Management, L.P.

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Full Time
$150,000
West Palm Beach, FL
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Job TitlePortfolio Analyst, Global Macro
Job TypeFull Time
Offered Salary$150,000
LocationWest Palm Beach, FL
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About Graham Capital Management, L.P.

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 industry's 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 Graham's 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 all. In turn, each employee shares in the responsibility of strengthening those around them.

Portfolio Analyst, Global Macro - Description

Graham Capital Management, L.P. is seeking a Macro Analyst to join our Portfolio Management team in West Palm Beach, FL. The analyst will support a global macro strategy trading, with a focus on rates, FX, Equities and Commodities, primarily in developed markets. The analyst will sit on the trading floor, working alongside a PM in all aspects of trading and portfolio management. Experience with macro markets is preferred. This is a fast-paced, high-expectation role requiring strong ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to operate under pressure. There is potential for this individual to grow into an assistant PM role with time.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Portfolio Manager with economic modeling, market analysis and research
  • Monitor the portfolio and support daily position, risk, and scenario reporting (at both position and portfolio level)
  • Perform quantitative analysis on the portfolio and markets, including scenario and stress analysis
  • Develop tools, models and analytics to support the portfolio management process
  • Maintain and improve upon core dashboards and analytical frameworks
  • Support the PM as required, including trade execution, time sensitive analysis, and ad hoc projects

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM related field with demonstrated interest in global macro markets
  • 2-5 years of macro experience on buy-side team, or sell-side trading desk or strategy team
  • Demonstrated interest in macro markets
  • Comfortable in Python (or other code), the latest AI tools, Bloomberg, and Microsoft Excel
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Highly motivated self-starter with intellectual curiosity
  • Prior exposure to trade execution platforms (preferred)

This role requires commuting into our West Palm Beach, FL office Mondays through Fridays.

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $125,000 to $150,000. The anticipated range is based on information as of the time this post was generated and does not include any discretionary bonus or benefits. 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.

Key skills/competency

  • Portfolio Analysis
  • Global Macro Strategy
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Economic Modeling
  • Market Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Trade Execution
  • Python
  • Bloomberg
  • Microsoft Excel

Tags:

Portfolio Analyst
Global Macro
Rates
FX
Equities
Commodities
Quantitative Analysis
Economic Modeling
Risk Management
Python
Bloomberg
Excel
Buy-side
Sell-side
Trade Execution

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How to Get Hired at Graham Capital Management, L.P.

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight your 2-5 years of macro experience, STEM degree, and proficiency in Python, Bloomberg, and Excel. Quantify achievements in economic modeling and risk management.
  • Showcase macro interest: Emphasize your demonstrated passion for global macro markets in your cover letter and during interviews.
  • Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with quantitative analysis, economic modeling, and trade execution platforms.
  • Demonstrate fit: Highlight your self-starter mentality, intellectual curiosity, and ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Engage with the team: Express your enthusiasm for working closely with a Portfolio Manager and contributing to their daily operations.

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