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In addition, the Trader will gather, analyze, and disseminate pertinent market, sector and ... JOB TITLE US Macro Trader JOB FAMILY Trading LOCATION 280 Congress Not sure you meet 100% of our ...

About the Role THE POSITION We are seeking to hire a Macro Trader to focus on execution of orders ... In addition, the Trader will gather, analyze, and disseminate pertinent market, sector and ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Macro Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Macro Analyst, you need strong quantitative analysis, economic research capabilities, and a background in economics, finance, or a related field, often supported by advanced degrees. Familiarity with statistical software (like Stata or R), data visualization tools, and economic databases is essential, as are certifications such as CFA or FRM. Critical thinking, effective communication, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for interpreting complex data and presenting insights to stakeholders. These skills and qualities are vital for accurately assessing economic trends and providing actionable investment or policy recommendations.

What are macro analysts?

Macro analysts are financial professionals who study and interpret large-scale economic trends and indicators, such as GDP growth, inflation, interest rates, and global market movements. They use this analysis to forecast economic conditions and provide guidance for investment strategies, government policy, or business planning. Macro analysts often work for investment firms, banks, government agencies, or research organizations, and their insights help decision-makers understand the broader economic environment.

What is the difference between Macro Analyst vs Economic Analyst?

AspectMacro AnalystEconomic Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in economics, finance, or related field; often advanced degrees preferredBachelor's degree in economics, finance, or related; advanced degrees common
Work EnvironmentFinancial institutions, government agencies, consulting firmsResearch organizations, government departments, think tanks
Industry UsageUsed to analyze broad economic trends affecting markets and policiesUsed to analyze economic data, policy impacts, and industry-specific economic conditions

Both roles involve analyzing economic data, but Macro Analysts focus on broad economic trends and policies, while Economic Analysts often concentrate on specific industries or regional data. The roles overlap in skills and work environments, but their scope and focus differ.

How does a Macro Analyst typically collaborate with portfolio managers and other research teams?

Macro Analysts frequently work closely with portfolio managers to provide insights on global economic trends, interest rates, and geopolitical events that may impact investment strategies. They also collaborate with sector-specific research teams to align macroeconomic forecasts with micro-level analysis, ensuring a comprehensive approach to risk assessment and portfolio construction. Regular meetings, data sharing, and joint presentations are common, fostering a dynamic environment where cross-functional input is valued and utilized in decision-making.
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Job description

About Us

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

About the Role

THE POSITION


We are seeking to hire a Macro Trader to focus on execution of orders from portfolio managers across our global book of business with an emphasis on Foreign Exchange (FX), Global Rates or Commodities. This is an execution role, but there is significant opportunity and expectation to add value to client portfolios through collaboration with portfolio managers and analysts. The Trader will work collaboratively with our global trading teams located in Boston, London, and Hong Kong.

Wellington Management's trading philosophy and practices are based on the principles of seeking best execution, contributing to portfolio alpha, and managing regulatory, operational, liquidity and investment risks. We seek to execute orders in a manner consistent with these principles and in accordance with our written policies, which emphasize the fair dissemination, aggregation, and allocation of investment opportunities across our investment platform and ultimately our clients.

Wellington Management's Trading Department employs over 60 traders globally, including more than 20 Macro Traders focused on Global Rates, FX, Emerging Market Debt and Repo. Our investment and trading activities are conducted on an industry-leading internally developed technology platform, which we believe creates a meaningful competitive advantage. We are also supported by an in-house team of managers and quantitative and business analysts, who oversee the "business" of the department and provide in-depth, action-oriented insights into our trading capabilities and activities.


ESSENTIAL SKILLS
The following essential skills are required for the role:

  • Superior trade execution skills - The Trader will execute orders in a manner consistent with our best execution and risk management practices, as well as our policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will employ a mixture of both high- and low-touch execution methods for all relevant accounts under management. In addition, the Trader will gather, analyze, and disseminate pertinent market, sector and instrument related information that identifies actionable investment opportunities. Over time, the successful candidate will develop an in-depth understanding of the various investment philosophies of our portfolio management teams in order to add to the investment dialogue of the team. Monitoring and improving efforts to enhance efficiency while mitigating risk is critical.
  • Superior collaboration skills - The successful candidate will enjoy being an individual contributor within a highly collaborative team and embrace the benefits of overlapping lines of responsibility. The Trader will build strong trusting relationships externally with counterparties and other market participants as well as internally with portfolio managers, strategists, analysts, and other traders. Through their relationships, the ideal candidate will solicit potential trade interest from portfolio managers internally and locate external supply. The ability to take risk and challenge investment views is critical, as is the humility to admit mistakes and a desire to learn from others; the Trader must recognize the benefits of diverse perspectives. The ability to communicate (both verbally and in writing) action-oriented opinions clearly and with conviction and contribute to an open investment dialogue is important.
  • Growth mindset - The flexibility and openness to continue learning, evolving, and growing as a trader is required. The successful candidate will have a global perspective and creative approach for thinking about innovation and the evolution of investment products and market structures.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
A successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience trading currency, rates or commodity markets. Experience trading a wide array of instruments would be additive.
  • Strong academic credentials: an undergraduate degree is required; CFA/Masters degree would be viewed favorably.
  • Strong analytical skills and an ability to apply those skills in a highly practical fashion.
  • A pro-technology mindset and the ability to leverage technology to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Working knowledge of programming languages (SQL, Python, R, MATLAB, etc.) and data analysis/visualization tools (Tableau, Qlik, etc.) in a financial markets' context would be additive.
  • A self-starter attitude and ability to proactively identify, review and lead efforts to improve our processes.
  • Impeccable integrity, fiduciary mindset, and ability to consistently place the interests of our clients as the number one priority.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Ability to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; and
  • A precision and risk management mindset that results in accurate and compliant work and manifests itself in double-checking work, stopping to question anything unusual, and frequent reconciliation of work throughout the day.

JOB TITLE

US Macro Trader

JOB FAMILY

Trading

LOCATION

280 Congress

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That's ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management considers all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com.

At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry.We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:

USD 120,000 - 225,000

This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.

Base salaryis only one component of Wellington's total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence,paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time).

We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.