Junior Execution Trader Jobs

Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in London, New York, Monaco, and Singapore. Caxton Associates’ primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through global macro hedge fund strategies. Assets are managed via a broad mandate to trade in a variety of global markets and instruments.

The Role

We are a leading global discretionary macro hedge fund (the “Firm”) seeking to add a strong candidate to our macro execution desk in New York. The candidate will have a strong analytical background and will be responsible for executing macro trading strategies across a range of products. The Execution Trading team form a pivotal part of the Firm’s global investment team and work closely with Portfolio Managers to provide market information, suggest trade ideas and review liquidity.

Requirements

Trade execution across the following products: Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Commodities, Credit, Equities: Cash and Derivatives.

Application and understanding of execution algorithms and EMS

Analyze large data-sets to guide automation and refinement of execution processes

Post-trade and end-of-day position reconciliation

Interface directly with Portfolio Managers, Brokers, Senior Management, Compliance and Risk

Provide daily market color as well as ad hoc research reports.

Comply with relevant regulation and procedures.

Experience

Execution Trading experience in a similar role within a Bank or Hedge Fund

Quantitatively focused with strong analytical, investigative, mathematical, and problem-solving skills

Deep understanding of fixed income markets and bond math

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Trading experience across multiple markets, geographies, and time zones

Strong knowledge of execution algorithms

Data management skills

Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills

Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment.

Depending on experience annual base ranges from $150,000 to $175,000 (USD), plus benefits and discretionary bonus.