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Equity Long/Short Portfolio Manager - New York

Caxton AssociatesNew York, New York, United States
On-site Full-time $250K/yr - $250K/yr

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Requirements: Demonstrated success in Equity Long/Short with a strong investment acumen reflected by a Sharpe Ratio exceeding 1.5. At least 5 years of experience in portfolio management, preferably within hedge fund environments. Expertise in financial modeling, sector analysis, and business cycle research. Proven understanding of relevant industries and regions, along with advanced risk management techniques for equity portfolios. A collaborative spirit with a desire to learn from peers in a global team. A commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.

About the job

Founded in 1983, Caxton Associates is a premier global trading and investment firm with a presence in major financial hubs including London, New York, Monaco, Singapore, and Dubai. Our firm specializes in managing client and proprietary capital through diverse hedge fund strategies such as discretionary macro, systematic macro, emerging markets macro, systematic trading, equity long-short, and event-driven approaches. Our objective is to generate substantial alpha for our clients by trading across a wide array of global markets and financial instruments.

The Role:

We are on the lookout for seasoned Portfolio Managers with expertise in Equity Long/Short strategies. In this crucial position, you will manage a significant capital allocation while ensuring robust risk management practices across all active investments.

At Caxton, we champion collaboration, encouraging ongoing discussions about global macroeconomic trends, geopolitical shifts, and market dynamics. Professionals who can distill critical insights from their investment universe to enhance the collective knowledge of the team will find an ideal environment to excel and drive alpha.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Independently manage substantial capital allocations by developing, executing, and monitoring effective Equity Long/Short strategies.
  • Build portfolios that emphasize low net delta, balanced sector and industry exposure, and significant idiosyncratic risk attribution.
  • Perform comprehensive market and industry analysis, alongside extensive fundamental and business cycle research.
  • Implement rigorous risk management protocols, continually evaluating the merits of all positions and investment hypotheses.
  • Collaborate in a global team setting, contributing to and leveraging collective insights and expertise.
  • Maintain strict adherence to industry regulations and internal company policies.

About Caxton Associates

Caxton Associates is a distinguished global trading and investment firm renowned for its strategic investment approaches and commitment to excellence in managing diverse capital allocations. With a rich history and a footprint in key financial centers worldwide, we strive to deliver exceptional value and insights to our clients.

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