Macro Analyst
We are seeking a talented Analyst to join a growing Asia macro pod, working directly with a senior Portfolio Manager and a small team of risk takers. The role is focused on those with a FX options trading background, with responsibility for helping the PM identify the best expressions for their delta views, monitoring the FX vol space, and building out analytics to support the pod. This is an ideal opportunity for a sell-side FX options trader looking to transition to the buy-side, with a clear pathway to becoming an independent risk taker over time.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor FX volatility markets across G10 and Asian currencies, identifying opportunities and dislocations
- Help the PM find optimal expressions for directional views, using vanilla and exotic options structures
- Structure, price, and execute FX volatility positions
- Build and maintain analytics tools to support volatility monitoring, relative value screening, and risk reporting
- Contribute trade ideas and market color to the pod, drawing on sell-side relationships and market intelligence
- Manage risk across the pod's FX vol positions, monitoring exposures and adjusting as market conditions evolve
- Collaborate closely with the PM and wider team on portfolio construction and risk management
Key Requirements
- 3-6 years of experience trading FX options, ideally on a sell-side market making desk covering
- Strong understanding of FX volatility surfaces, pricing, and risk management
- Experience with vanilla and exotic FX option structures
- Familiarity with vol swaps and other strike-less volatility expressions
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate trade ideas clearly
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative pod environment
- Willingness to develop analytics and coding skills, with support available
Our Culture
The firm’s ethos is embedded in our people. ‘Talent is our strategy’ is our mantra and drives how we approach all initiatives at the firm. We believe our success is because of our people, so putting our talent above all else is our top priority.
Schonfeld strives to create an environment where our people can thrive. We foster a teamwork-oriented, collaborative environment where ideas at any level are encouraged and shared. The development and advancement of our talent is honed through interactions with each other, learning &educational offerings, and through opportunities to make impactful contributions.
At Schonfeld, we strive to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout all of our employees with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the forefront of this mission. As a firm we are committed to creating a hiring process which is not only fair, but also welcoming and supportive. On a daily basis, our employees welcome diversity across identity, thought, people and views which serves as the foundation of our culture and success. You can learn more about our DEI initiatives here - Belonging@Schonfeld.
Who we are
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a multi-manager platform that invests its capital with Internal and Partner portfolio managers, primarily on an exclusive or semi-exclusive basis, across four trading strategies; quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading and discretionary macro & fixed income. We have created a unique structure to provide global portfolio managers with autonomy, flexibility and support to best enable them to maximize the value of their businesses.
Over the last 30 years, Schonfeld has successfully capitalized on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets. We have developed and invested heavily in proprietary technology, infrastructure and risk analytics and continue to capitalize on new opportunities. In 2021 we launched our newest strategy, discretionary macro & fixed income as part of the continual growth of Schonfeld’s investible universe. Our portfolio exposure has expanded across the Americas, Europe and Asia as well as multiple asset classes and products .