Junior Equity Derivatives Strategist

Macro Risk Advisors, a NY-based derivatives strategy and execution firm, is seeking an extremely

talented and ambitious team member to join the strategy team. The ideal candidate will have one

to three years of experience working with derivatives at an investment bank or a buy-side institution.

Recent graduates with relevant internships and exceptionally strong derivatives knowledge are also

encouraged to apply.

Initially, the junior strategist will assist senior strategists and salespeople in producing strategy content,

responding to client requests, and developing trade ideas. The long-term goal is to develop into a

strategist capable of independently developing trade ideas and producing original content. This is a

great opportunity to work with a leading team in equity derivatives.

Description of Role

• Assist senior strategists, salespeople, and clients in analyzing the markets and developing trade

ideas

• Watch the markets closely, keeping up-to-date with moves across macro risk assets. Stay abreast

of financial news, geopolitical developments, and potential risk catalysts

• Build and maintain tools using Excel and Bloomberg to analyze market data, screen for trades,

automate tasks, and smooth workflow

• Assist in producing daily strategy notes on diverse topics including: equities, volatility,

commodities, and relevant macro themes. Help to produce other strategy content such as

weekly volatility notes or slide decks for client risk calls

• Support incoming sales and client requests for ad-hoc analysis (e.g. running volatility screens,

backtesting trades). Assist sales & clients with Excel tools and Bloomberg functionality.

• Work on longer term research projects that strengthen the strategy effort

• Maintain MRA spreadsheets and market data

• Be a student of the markets; read and learn voraciously and develop as a strategist

Candidate Requirements

• Strong Excel skills, knowledge of VBA

• 1-3 years of experience at an investment bank or buy-side institution in trading, sales, or risk

management. Recent graduates with relevant internships are also encouraged to apply.

• Bachelor’s or higher in a quantitative field (e.g. math, engineering, economics). Finance/business

graduates with strong quantitative skills will also be considered.

• Strong understanding of derivatives (especially equity derivatives) and general knowledge of

financial markets: equities, interest rates, FX, etc.

• Strong interest in financial markets and trading, desire to learn and be a “student of the markets”

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to pravit@macroriskadvisors.com.

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