Emerging Markets Discretionary Global Macro Portfolio Manager - Miami or New York

Overview

Global alternative investment manager searching for a Discretionary Global Macro Portfolio Manager to join collaborative NYC/Miami/London/Singapore team.  The candidate should have at least two (2) years of experience managing capital with full discretion of portfolio risk. This role will manage at least $250M of capital and can grow quickly depending on experience/performance. 

Responsibilities

• Manage a dedicated capital allocation within the firm’s discretionary directional global macro fund primarily investing in LATAM emerging markets (Brazil, Mexico, etc.)
• Manage risk through identifying thematic trades within mandate with emphasis on risk management, involving daily reconciliation of position risk exposures and interaction with the risk management team.
• Employ portfolio hedges of related macro risks as necessary.
• Work within a collaborative framework and participate in internal weekly meetings freely sharing developments, themes and investment ideas within the global macro landscape.
• Collaborate with internal Strategy & Research team to discuss macro themes, investment ideas and relative value as well as offer feedback/input to portfolio valuation.
• Liaise with Associate Portfolio Manager/Portfolio Manager teams globally on best execution of all trades.
• Facilitate and manage information flow/communication with counterparties.
• Engage in quarterly performance review with the Investment Committee.
• Participate in meetings with existing and potential investors, as required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree, CFA a plus.
• Minimum eight (8) years related work experience and at least two (2) years with dedicated capital allocation focusing on LATAM emerging markets (Brazil, Mexico, etc.).
• Relevant experience managing at least $250mm capital allocation.
• Demonstrate and articulate a successful, repeatable investment process with a demonstrated edge, including demonstrable development of views to how trades are ultimately implemented in the portfolio.
• Ability to take own domain knowledge and share it amongst the investment team with an openness to learn and operate within fund investment framework.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to contribute concise, effective investment themes/ideas to entire investment team within a highly collaborative culture.
• Ability to express and connect views through best risk-reward strategy with consideration to overall portfolio construction.
• Team player and adaptive to different market environments
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards.