Description

We are working with a leading global macro hedge fund that is expanding a discretionary emerging markets pod. The team is looking to hire a Macro Analyst with 2-5 years of experience and a strong academic background to work closely with Portfolio Managers, supporting idea generation, macro research, and trade development across emerging markets.

Role Overview

The Macro Analyst will sit directly within a discretionary portfolio management team and play a key role in forming and expressing macro views across emerging markets. The position offers close interaction with Portfolio Managers and meaningful exposure to the risk-taking and portfolio construction process. Regional coverage will span LATAM, CEEMEA, and Asia, with the precise focus shaped around the candidate's background and the flexibility to expand coverage over time.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust macroeconomic frameworks for EM countries and regions
• Conduct in-depth country-level and thematic analysis covering monetary, fiscal, and external dynamics
• Track central bank policy, political developments, and geopolitical risks
• Generate and clearly articulate actionable trade ideas across rates, FX, credit, and cross-asset strategies
• Support PMs with scenario analysis, risk assessment, and ongoing monitoring of positions
• Produce high-quality investment memos and contribute to regular PM discussions
• Assist with portfolio construction through macro and risk input

Candidate Profile

• 2-5 years of experience in a macro analyst, EM economist, or strategist role
• Strong academic background, with at least a Master's degree in Economics, Finance or a related field
• Solid understanding of emerging market macroeconomics and financial markets
• Ability to translate macroeconomic analysis into market-relevant insights
• Experience from hedge funds, asset managers, or banks preferred
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, discretionary hedge fund environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

If this role is of interest, please send your CV to economics@octaviusfinance.com .