Portfolio Analyst/Junior Trader
Description
Graham Capital Management, L.P. is seeking a Portfolio Analyst/Junior Trader to join our Portfolio Management team. The analyst will sit on the trading floor, working alongside a PM in all aspects of trading and portfolio management. The ideal candidate possesses experience in trading, quantitative analysis, and fundamental research with expertise in trading derivatives a plus. The candidate will be able to grow into an assistant PM role with time.
Responsibilities
- Assist Portfolio Manager with financial modeling and trade idea generation
- Monitor the portfolio and assist with risk management. When appropriate, collect data and perform quantitative analysis on the portfolio and markets more broadly
- Develop tools and analytics to assist in the portfolio management process
- Support trade execution
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
- 0-3 years' experience on a trading desk or strategy (buy-side or sell-side)
- Proficient in Python and VBA, Bloomberg, and working with data in Microsoft Excel
- Coding and front-office financial modeling experience
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Highly motivated and intellectually curious
- Exposure to portfolio manager trade execution platforms
This role requires commuting into our New York City office Mondays through Fridays.
Base Salary Range
The anticipated salary range for this position is $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 (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 Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at Graham’s 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.