Our client is one of the world’s most prestigious multi-strategy hedge funds, recognized for its consistent performance, robust risk management, and world-class trading infrastructure. With a global platform and a proven track record in discretionary macro, the firm is seeking an experienced Directional Macro Senior Portfolio Manager to join its New York office.
The Directional Macro SPM will be responsible for managing a global discretionary macro portfolio, with a mandate to express views across rates, FX, commodities, and equity indices. The role requires an established track record of profitability, deep macroeconomic expertise, and the ability to scale risk within a multi-asset framework.
Key responsibilities
- Manage an independent directional macro portfolio with clear risk and capital allocation limits.
- Develop and execute macro trading strategies across G10 and EM asset classes.
- Express directional views on monetary policy, growth, inflation, and geopolitical events through liquid instruments (futures, swaps, options, FX, commodities, indices).
- Identify and monetize opportunities in thematic and event-driven macro trades.
- Collaborate with economists, strategists, and quants to enhance idea generation and execution.
- Manage exposures, risk concentrations, and stress scenarios to ensure robust performance.
- Contribute to the global macro platform by sharing insights and investment themes.
Ideal profile
- Proven, multi-year track record of profitability as a Macro PM at a hedge fund, prop desk, or top investment bank.
- Expertise in macro trading across multiple asset classes (rates, FX, commodities, equities).
- Strong understanding of global macroeconomics, central bank policy, and geopolitical drivers.
- Experience managing and scaling risk within a disciplined risk management framework.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with excellent communication skills.
- Advanced degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or related discipline preferred.
What’s on offer
- A senior front-office mandate at one of the world’s most elite hedge funds.
- Significant capital allocation with scalable infrastructure and risk support.
- Highly competitive compensation structure with substantial performance upside.
- Opportunity to shape global macro views in a dynamic, performance-driven environment.
- A culture that values innovation, accountability, and alpha generation.
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