Portfolio Manager – Emerging Markets | Portfolio Manager – Emerging Markets
BlueCrest Capital Management Guernsey LP, St Peter Port (Guernsey), succursale de Genève
Job Summary
This highly specialized role focuses on leading macro trading strategies within the Emerging Markets team, specifically targeting African financial markets. The Portfolio Manager will execute trades across all time zones using macro asset classes including FX, Rates, and Sovereign Credit, employing a mix of relative value and macro-directional strategies. A core responsibility is maintaining a strong bottom-up fundamental knowledge of African markets, covering growth, inflation, and political outlooks, enabling detailed discussion and expertise on the region's macro fundamentals. Candidates must possess 7-10 years of trading experience in a leading financial institution (sell-side or buy-side) and a demonstrable PnL track record in fixed income and foreign exchange products. This position requires a self-starter who is proficient in English, enjoys analyzing large data sets, and thrives in a global, team-oriented environment.
Required Skills
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics or any related field. A Master or a PhD in Finance or Economics is a plus.
Experience
- 7-10 years' experience in an established sell-side or buy-side institution such as an investment bank, hedge fund, asset manager or family office
- Demonstrable PnL track record trading fixed income and foreign exchange products
- Currently working in a trading role at a leading financial institution
- Strong understanding of African financial markets and expertise in Africa macro fundamentals and politics
Languages
Additional
- Must be a self-starter who is proactive and takes initiative, with the ability to build relationships globally.