Assistant Portfolio Manager

Responsibilities

• Support the Portfolio Manager in the day-to-day management and oversight of the global macro portfolio
• Monitor trades with a focus on risk management, stop-loss, and profit targets while tracking price action
• Assist with trade execution, portfolio rebalancing, FX hedge adjustments, and accurate trade booking
• Support the implementation, monitoring, and performance attribution of active strategies
• Monitor key market events and external research to generate market colour for CEEMEA and Asia
• Contribute to improving investment processes through automation and model-based approaches
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with execution traders and other portfolio managers

Requirements

• 2-5 years of fixed income trading or front-office investment experience, specifically focusing on credit, rates, or FX
• Degree in Economics or a quantitative discipline
• Exceptional analytical and numerical skills with an outstanding academic record
• Exposure to or experience with CEEMEA or Asia markets
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative team approach

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Python or VBA for process automation

About the Company

Pharo Management is a leading global macro hedge fund with a focus on emerging markets. Founded in 2000, the firm manages $8 billion in assets across four funds, trading foreign exchange, sovereign and corporate credit, local market interest rates, commodities, and derivatives in over 70 countries. Our investment approach combines macroeconomic fundamental research and quantitative analysis.