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 African 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, Business, Economics or any related field; a Master or a PhD in Finance or Economics is a plus.
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, involving currently working in a trading role at a leading financial institution.
Strong understanding of African financial markets.
Expertise in Africa macro fundamentals and politics; able to talk in significant detail on this topic.
Firm grasp of macroeconomics, in particular in African markets.
Proficiency in English.

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.
BlueCrest is committed to providing an inclusive environment for its workforce. As an employer, we provide equal opportunities to all people regardless of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, race, religion or ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation or nationality.

Contact details :
If you are interested, please send your application (including CV and covering letter) by email to HR Mailbox Human.Resource@bluecrestcapital.com.