Associate, Macro & Credit Trading Assistant (Chicago)

  • Location: Chicago, IL , Illinois
  • Type: Perm (Contingency)
  • Job #32258
  • Salary: $75,000.00

Compensation: $75,000-$120,000 + bonus
Location: Chicago, IL 

Hedge fund is looking to add an Associate to the Macro & Credit Trading Assistant team based in Chicago, IL. This position will be responsible for booking trades across multiple asset classes. This is a hybrid role in a fast-paced environment. 

Highlights About the Company & Position:

  • Provide support to Macro & Credit portfolio managers and traders across a variety of products and services. 
  • Develop a proactive approach to improving the trade capture process with traders, portfolio managers, IT, back office, and vendors.
  • Maximize scalability and stability by automating where possible.
  • Create and maintain relationships with executive brokers, prime brokers, and fund admins on a daily basis. 
  • Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders on booking trades. 

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Technical, or Finance degree required. 
  • 2 – 5 years of working experience in an investment bank, fund admin, asset manager, or hedge fund required. 
  • Experience working with macro and credit products preferred. 
  • Strong knowledge of global financial markets. 
  • Strong project management skills. 


Note: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, we will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.

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Job ID: 32258