Assistant Portfolio Manager
Who we are:
Pharo Management is a leading global macro hedge fund with a focus on emerging markets. Founded in 2000, the firm has offices in London, New York, Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi, and currently manages $8 billion in assets across four funds. Pharo trades foreign exchange, sovereign and corporate credit, local market interest rates, commodities, and their derivatives. We trade in over 70 countries across Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America as well as developed markets. Our investment approach combines macroeconomic fundamental research and quantitative analysis.
Pharo employs a diverse, dynamic team of 140 professionals representing over 20 nationalities and 30 languages. We have a strong corporate culture anchored in core values such as collaborative spirit, creativity, and respect. We are passionate about what we do and are committed to attracting the best and brightest talent.
This is a great opportunity to join a market leader and contribute to our continued success.
Job description:
We are seeking an Assistant Portfolio Manager to support and report directly to a senior Portfolio Manager. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day management of a global EM credit portfolio and in supporting active trading strategies.
Responsibilities will include:
- Support a New York based Portfolio Manager in the day-to-day management and oversight of a global EM credit portfolio across sovereign and corporate issuers, including both long and short positions
- Monitor and assist with investment and trade analysis, including research, sell-side interaction, and tracking relevant news flow and events
- Assist with the implementation, monitoring, and attribution analysis of active strategies within the portfolio
- Contribute to improving investment processes, including through the use of automation (e.g. model-based approaches)
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with execution traders, other portfolio managers, and sell-side counterparts (research, trading, sales)
Required qualities and skills:
- 4-7 years of fixed income trading or front office investment experience, with a focus on rates or credit
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred
- Exceptional academic record, with excellent quantitative and analytical skills; some knowledge of Python preferred
- Experience or exposure to LatAm and/or CEEMEA bond markets
- Self-motivated, highly organised, and proactive in problem-solving
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated strong work ethic and collaborative team approach
Work status and location:
- Full time in New York
Pay range in New York:
- Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
- Base salary- $110k-$175k/per year.
What We Do
Pharo is a global investment firm focused on macroeconomic trends with an expertise in developing countries. Founded in 2000 by Guillaume Fonkenell, Pharo manages approximately $10 billion across four funds from our offices in London, New York and Hong Kong. We seek to deliver attractive returns to our investors across a wide range of investment strategies. Our team is led by investment professionals who share a deep understanding of both developed and emerging markets which we have gained across multiple market cycles. From the Tequila crisis of 1995 to the global financial crisis of 2008 and the emerging market crisis of 2013-15, our investment team has been recognised for its consistent ability to successfully navigate even the most challenging market conditions.
