Description
The Company
Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices across the country, Mesirow serves clients through capabilities spanning Private Capital & Currency, Capital Markets and Investment Banking, and Advisory Services.
The Opportunity
The Portfolio Manager will be responsible for implementing Currency Management’s investment strategy and managing client currency portfolios. Responsibilities include:
Manage the day-to-day implementation of client’s currency portfolios and exposures according to investment guidelines while mitigating operational risk.
Structure, allocate and direct trading in the portfolios under management within the agreed parameters and investment guidelines
Monitor and analyze portfolio performance
Provide client support, including providing comprehensive and timely ad hoc analysis
Build trusted partnerships with clients and become primary point of contact
Work closely with legal/compliance department to ensure accounts are managed within investment guidelines and the firm’s requirements
Apply currency risk management techniques and theory to address client inquiries and requests
Perform other job-related duties requiring the same general knowledge, skills and degree of responsibility commensurate with assigned level
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field including Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance or Economics.
Experience in currency hedging, derivative trading, and overlay management required.
Advanced Excel skills. Ability to program in SQL, Python, and/or R is desired.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team-orientated environment. Willingness to provide coverage and support across the business to achieve a common objective.
Self-starter with strong work ethic; curiosity in the FX market; ability for self-learning and applying new concepts
EOE
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in quantitative field including Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance or Economics.
Experience in currency hedging, derivative trading, and overlay management required.
Advanced Excel skills. Ability to program in SQL, Python, and/or R is desired.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team-orientated environment. Willingness to provide coverage and support across the business to achieve a common objective.
Self-starter with strong work ethic; curiosity in the FX market; ability for self-learning and applying new concepts
