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Macro Execution Trader (Multi-Manager, Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund)

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Job Title: Macro Execution Trader (Multi-Manager, Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund)

Location: London

Firm Overview:

Join a world-class macro business at a leading multi-manager, multi-strategy hedge fund. We provide a dynamic, collaborative environment for top talent seeking impact, innovation, and growth. Our teams span a global footprint, using cutting-edge technology and advanced trading strategies to deliver superior performance.

Role Overview:

The Macro Execution Trader will execute trades across a wide range of asset classes-including bonds, interest rate swaps, currencies, commodities, equities and credit indexes through both linear and non-linear structures - for 40+ distinct Portfolio Management (PM) teams. The role requires exceptional cross-asset knowledge, fast and accurate execution under pressure, and the ability to perform in a high-volume, multi-strategy framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute orders across global macro markets with precision and minimal market impact.
• Serve as the execution partner to 40+ macro PM teams, ensuring timely, discrete, and efficient trade flow.
• Monitor markets, react to liquidity and news, and opportunistically source liquidity to support PM trading objectives.
• Work closely with portfolio managers, the central macro management team, risk, operations and technology to continuously optimize trading processes, platforms and workflow.
• Provide real-time feedback and market color to internal stakeholders; leverage relationships with sell-side counterparties, brokers, and venues.
• Ensure rigorous trade compliance, order management, and risk controls at all times.
• Contribute to post-trade analytics and trade cost reviews to improve execution quality.

Key Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience as an execution trader or assistant trader at an institutional asset manager, hedge fund, or investment bank.
• Deep knowledge of major macro asset classes: fixed income, FX, futures, interest rate derivatives, equities, commodities and options on all asset classes
• Demonstrated ability to trade liquid and less liquid instruments; strong working knowledge of electronic and voice execution tools
• Experience with derivatives pricing, market microstructure, and volatility/arbitrage strategies is highly desirable
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills; experience working directly with portfolio managers.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and comfort working in fast-paced, high-pressure settings.
• Familiarity with order management and execution management systems (OMS/EMS) and trading algorithms. The ability to work with multiple businesses within an organization to help improve/build these tools in-house
• Strong academic background in finance, economics, math, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (CFA, CQF, FRM) a plus.

What We Offer:

• Exposure to a diverse, high-caliber group of strategies and market participants.
• Flat, transparent culture with the opportunity to meaningfully impact trading outcomes.

With respect to NY, CA, and IL based applicants, the starting base pay range for this role is between USD 175000 and USD 225000 annually. The actual base pay is dependent upon several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, business needs and market demands. This role may also be eligible for bonus compensation and employee benefits.

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