Macro Credit Quant Strategist - NYC
Macro Credit Quant Strategist - NYC
A lead PM at a top performing global hedge fund is looking to hire a Credit Quantitative Strategist to join a high performing Portfolio Management (PM) Pod. This offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled credit specialist to take the next step in their career and work directly alongside a highly successful portfolio manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the PM with the design and implementation of macro credit (bonds, bond ETFs, CDS, CDX options, etc.) trading tools including market research, risk monitoring tools and options pricing analysis.
- Independent analysis of market data and credit instruments for identification of trading signals.
- Develop detailed statistical models to forecast and identify investment opportunities, considering macroeconomic factors such as interest rates, inflation, and geopolitical events.
- Stay up to date on global economic trends, market dynamics, and central bank policy changes that could impact credit markets.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the investment strategy by providing macroeconomic insights and innovative approaches to credit investing.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Economics, etc.)
- Proven experience (2+ years) as a Credit Analyst, Researcher, Strategist, or similar role within a competing institution (hedge fund, asset manager or investment bank).
- Proficient programmer in Python and experience building credit analytics and models.
- Experience working in a live trading team is highly preferred, with exposure to credit derivative trading strategies.
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