About the job
Founded in 1983, Caxton Associates is a prominent global trading and investment firm with a presence in major financial hubs including London, New York, Monaco, Singapore, and Dubai. Our core business revolves around managing both client and proprietary capital through a diverse range of liquid global hedge fund strategies, such as discretionary macro, systematic macro, emerging markets macro, systematic trading, equity long-short, and event-driven approaches. With a commitment to alpha generation, we maintain a broad mandate to trade across various global markets and instruments.
The Role:
We are on the lookout for an accomplished Equity Long/Short Portfolio Manager with a proven track record of generating alpha in global consumer equities. In this critical position, you will be responsible for managing a substantial capital allocation and implementing robust risk management across all active investments.
At Caxton, we prioritize collaboration, encouraging ongoing discussions about global macroeconomic trends, geopolitical shifts, and the dynamics of financial markets. This role is ideal for professionals who can derive significant insights from their investment universe, contribute to team discussions, and leverage collective knowledge to enhance alpha generation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently oversee a significant capital allocation by developing, executing, and monitoring an Equity Long/Short strategy.
- Build portfolios that prioritize low net delta, balanced factor and industry exposure, and high idiosyncratic risk attribution.
- Conduct comprehensive market and industry research, as well as fundamental business analysis.
- Implement rigorous risk management practices, continuously evaluating the rationale behind all positions and investment theses.
- Collaborate effectively within a global team environment, sharing insights and enhancing collective expertise.
- Ensure compliance with all industry regulations and internal policies.

