Portfolio Manager – Emerging Markets

Overview of the team/department:
The Emerging Markets team focuses on trading in Emerging Market countries across all time zones via macro asset classes including FX, Rates, and Sovereign Credit through a mix of relative value and macro-directional strategies.

Role requirements
The successful applicant will have several years’ trading experience in an established sell-side institution, asset manager, hedge fund or family office. In addition to this - strong bottom up fundamental knowledge of Latin America markets including their growth, inflation, political (etc.) outlook as well as the nuances of trading macro products in this region.

Experience required:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or any related field; a Master or a PhD in Finance or Economics is a plus.
5+ years' experience in an established sell-side or buy-side institution such as an investment bank, hedge fund, asset manager or family office.
5+ years demonstrable PnL track record trading Latam sovereign credit, ideally involving currently working in a trading role at a leading financial institution.
Strong understanding of Latin America financial markets.
Expertise in Latin America macro fundamentals and politics; able to talk in significant detail on this topic
Firm grasp of macroeconomics, in particular in Latin America markets.
Proficiency in English; other language is a plus.

About you:
Self-starter who is proactive and takes initiative.
Strong numerical skills who enjoys analysing and comparing large data sets.
Confident communicator who can clearly express their views and opinions.
Team player – someone who enjoys working with others and with the ability to build relationships with people on a global basis both at BlueCrest and outside the organisation.
Someone who displays a keen interest in economic and financial markets at a global level.

Contact details :
If you are interested, please send your application (including CV and covering letter) by email to Vish Kumar: vish.kumar@bluecrestcapital.com