Trading Desk Analyst Jobs

Organization Summary

Cascade Asset Management Company (“Cascade”) is proud to protect and grow capital in service of Bill Gates and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust in support of their mission-related and philanthropic activities. Mr. Gates and the Foundation Trust are committed to creating a world where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life.

Located in the Seattle area, Cascade applies its fundamental, long-horizon investment approach across asset classes and geographies, primarily through direct investing, as well as through a select group of funds and segregated accounts. Cascade offers the unique blend of being part of a multi-billion portfolio while also working with a team of professionals in a culture that values intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and respect.

Team Description

The trading team is composed of five individuals who collectively and collaboratively manage the treasury and trading functions for Cascade. Trade execution spans multiple asset classes.

Position Description

As an Analyst, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a team of experienced traders to manage the trading and treasury functions for Cascade. Your role will be integral to executing trades across multiple asset classes, including cash equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, commodities, and derivatives.

This is a unique opportunity to join a team that values your passion for financial markets. You will be expected to contribute to the team’s success within 12 months with support provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on various databases to ensure accurate reporting of risks & exposures, profit & loss, counterparty risks and liquidity.
• Serve as key source of market color and insights to the broader Investment Teams.
• Work closely with the Operations team to ensure all trades are booked correctly and help resolve settlement issues.
• Assist in managing a portfolio of short duration cash which includes researching and implementing new trades.
• Generate error-free and accurate reporting utilized by the Investment Team.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers and sell-side traders.
• Be a proactive self-starter who is comfortable in an unstructured role.
• Provide due diligence to help analyze, structure, and execute new investment opportunities.
• Implement trades across a variety of asset classes including, but not limited to, cash equities, equity derivatives, foreign exchange, commodities, and fixed income derivatives that most optimally reflect the organization’s market view.
• Develop relationships with Legal, Compliance, and Tax teams to identify issues and structure solutions.

Skills and Qualifications

• Possess high ethical and professional standards.
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• 3-5 years of investment experience; fixed income experience a plus.
• Passion for investing and financial markets.
• Ability to take initiative on projects and work effectively in both a team setting and independently.
• Excellent quantitative, problem solving, research, and analytical skills.
• Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills; coding experience a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and organized with strong communication skills.

What We Value

Cascade values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is deeply committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and all applicants seeking employment. All employment decisions are based on a candidate’s or employee’s capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran, military, marital status, sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Questions regarding accommodation requests due to a disability should be directed to Human Resources.

What We Offer

Cascade is committed to paying employees equitably for substantially similar work. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $135,000-$150,000, with the exact amount driven by several factors including relevant experience, knowledge, education, degree to which a candidate meets the role requirements, and other qualifications. We believe that our employees are the reason for our success, and in recognition of their contributions, we offer eligible employees a discretionary annual bonus and a discretionary long-term incentive program.

Cascade proudly supports our employees and their families with a comprehensive fully paid benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance, and a generous employer match to 401(k) retirement savings contributions. Employees are also eligible for 18 days of paid vacation each year for the first four years of employment, eight paid holidays, up to three floating holidays per year, up to 14 days of sick leave, and generous paid parental and family leave. Our benefits also include several employee wellness programs and mental health resources, a charitable giving match, and reimbursement for fitness, daycare, and/or commuter expenses.

Employment Requirements

Upon hire, you must present proof of your eligibility to legally work in the U.S.