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Pharo Management

Trading Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

$90K - $125K/yr

Pharo Management is a leading global macro hedge fund with a focus on emerging markets. Founded in ... Required Qualities and Skills: * 0 - 3 years' experience on a trading desk at an investment bank or ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level hedge fund trading desk in the United States is $105,750.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Entry level jobs at hedge funds typically include roles such as analyst or trading assistant, where candidates support trading activities, conduct research, and analyze financial data. These positions often require strong quantitative skills, proficiency in Excel and financial modeling, and a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related fields.
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Oil: Hedge Fund - P&L/Risk Associate

Robert Half

Stamford, CT • On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Oil: Hedge Fund - P& L/Risk Associate

Our client, a Hedge Fund based in Stamford, CT (next to train station) is building out their physical Petro trading businesses. This role reports to the CRO: provides daily trading (P& L and attribution) and has exposure to market risk analytics (VAR, stress testing) for multiple trading business. The position will assist in building out risk management processes and systems. The firm has an excellent culture, generous bonuses, and a flexible hybrid schedule.


Responsibilities:

• Monitor daily trading exposure for the crude oil desk and highlight material risk movements, exceptions, or unusual position changes.

• Review and reconcile daily profit and loss results, investigating variances and ensuring reporting reflects trading activity accurately.

• Perform product control activities by validating pricing inputs, position data, and valuation outcomes across relevant books.

• Partner with traders, finance, and control teams to resolve breaks, clarify trading impacts, and improve the reliability of risk reporting.

• Prepare regular risk and performance summaries that present key drivers, exposures, and notable developments to stakeholders.

• Analyze trade and market data to identify trends, explain P& L movements, and support stronger risk transparency.

• Contribute to the enhancement of reporting tools, controls, and analytical processes used in trading risk oversight.

Requirements:

• At least 1+ years of experience in trading risk, product control, P& L analysis, or a related support function within a trading environment.

• Exposure to crude oil, energy, commodities, or other market-based trading products.

• Proficiency in Python for data analysis, reporting, or process automation - Big Plus!.

• Strong understanding of position reporting, valuation review, and daily profit and loss analysis.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate clearly with trading, finance, and operational stakeholders.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced setting with shifting priorities and time-sensitive deadlines.


For immediate consideration email your resume to austin.royle@rhi.

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Founded in 1948, Robert Half pioneered the idea of professional talent solutions to connect opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. As business needs changed, we evolved to offer specialized talent solutions for finance and accounting, technology, administrative and customer support, creative and marketing, and legal fields. In 2002, we introduced our subsidiary, Protiviti, a global independent risk consulting and internal audit service, to support companies as they faced more strategic business challenges.

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Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Ramon, CA, US

Year founded

1948

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