Associate Portfolio Manager Program

3w3 weeks ago

Caxton Associates

London, GB · Full-time · £130,000 – £220,000

About this role

Caxton Associates manages client and proprietary capital through global macro hedge fund strategies across a broad range of markets and instruments. Founded in 1983, the firm maintains offices in London, New York, Singapore and other global locations. The Associate Portfolio Manager Program offers an exceptional pathway for high-potential investment talent.

Participants receive immersive exposure and intensive training designed to refine investment skills across discretionary macro, systematic macro, emerging markets and other hedge fund disciplines. The program targets buy-side investors, sell-side trading talent and quantitative analysts seeking to advance their capabilities. A comprehensive strategy outline forms a critical part of every application.

Successful candidates join a firm where over a quarter of current Portfolio Managers have progressed through this established program. The environment supports both independent strategy development and collaboration with stakeholders across global offices. Entrepreneurial risk-takers with a passion for financial markets thrive in this setting.

The two-year structure provides a clear route to senior Portfolio Manager positions within Caxton. Candidates must demonstrate continuous growth and the ability to evolve their investment approach over time. The firm welcomes applications from professionals with three to ten years of relevant experience.

Requirements

3 to 10 years of experience in asset management, hedge funds and/or market making
Expertise in implementing the proposed investment strategy and related markets
Entrepreneurial mindset with desire to build and grow an investment strategy
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with various stakeholders
Demonstrated capacity for continuous growth and evolution
Unwavering passion for financial markets and strong work ethic

Responsibilities

Develop and implement proposed investment strategies across global markets and instruments
Trade in a variety of macro, systematic and event-driven strategies
Refine investment skills through immersive exposure and intensive training
Build and grow a personal investment strategy with entrepreneurial focus
Work independently while collaborating with stakeholders across global offices
Submit detailed investment track records and strategy outlines as part of ongoing development