Research Analyst

A discretionary macro investment team is looking to add a fundamental analyst/strategist in rates and FX, focused primarily on Southeast Asian emerging markets.

What you’ll do

• Work with PM to formulate and develop trade ideas across Southeast Asian FX and rates markets
• Develop and maintain sell-side relationships
• Assist in portfolio and risk management
• Conduct ongoing fundamental research to support and enhance the investment activities of the group
• Work on numerous ad-hoc projects to enhance the trade identification and management process
• Work with banks and brokers for information gathering, relationship building and assisting with execution

What’s required

• 10-12 years of experience in fixed income in a strategy or analyst role at a top tier hedge fund, asset manager, or bank
• Highly knowledgeable about Southeast Asian emerging markets
• Knowledge and ability to work throughout the trade-cycle: completing risk-assessment analysis, trade structuring and implementation to the point of execution
• Deep understanding of technical details and idiosyncrasies related to the fixed income markets in these countries
• Strong competency in Excel and VBA, and preferably strong programming skills in a common language such as Python
• Strong communicator who values building relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, and able to significantly raise but also modulate volume depending on opportunity set
• Willingness to take ownership of his/her work, working both independently and within a small team
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

• Health care benefits
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, people of color and the LGBT+ community
• Tuition assistance

About Point72

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry’s brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people’s long-term growth. For more information, visit www.Point72.com/working-here.