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Caxton AssociatesNew York, New York🇺🇸United StatesPosted 3 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Analyst role at Caxton Associates offers significant career growth, with the potential to evolve into an Associate Portfolio Manager, all while leveraging your quantitative and research skills in a dynamic global macro environment. You'll thrive here if you possess a strong background in emerging markets analysis and a passion for generating investment ideas, with a highly competitive salary range of $140,000 - $200,000. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a reputable global trading firm and advance your expertise.

Quick Overview

Salary
$140k - $200k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
New York, New York, United States
Posted
5 weeks ago
Python

Job Description

About Caxton Associates:

Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in London, New York, Singapore, Monaco, Dubai and Bengaluru. Caxton Associates’ primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through a suite of products designed to fit the specific needs of investors. Employing a multi-portfolio manager framework, Caxton excels in discretionary global macro investing, leveraging its diversified expertise across asset classes and markets.

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Portfolio Manager in the day-to-day management of a discretionary Global Macro portfolio.
  • Conduct fundamental and thematic research across Emerging Markets, including macroeconomic developments, political events, central bank policy and asset markets.
  • Generate investment ideas across Emerging Markets and broader global macro opportunities.
  • Build analytical tools to support trade screening, idea generation and portfolio analysis using Excel and Python.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external experts, economists, strategists and other market participants across Emerging Markets.
  • Monitor global macro developments and identify cross-market investment opportunities beyond Emerging Markets where relevant.
  • Prepare investment analysis and present trade recommendations to the Portfolio Manager.
  • For the right individual, the role offers the opportunity to develop into an Associate Portfolio Manager with responsibility for managing capital.
  • 5-7 years' experience analyzing or trading Emerging Markets gained within an investment bank, asset manager or hedge fund.
  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science or another quantitative discipline from a highly regarded university.
  • Solid experience in building analytical models using both Python and Excel.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a self-starter.
  • Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • A keen eye for detail, a curious mindset, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
  • Displays and operates at the highest degree of ethics and integrity.

Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, market conditions and other factors. Employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonus compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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