Macro Trader

Company Overview

Soros Fund Management LLC (SFM) is a global asset manager and family office founded by George Soros in 1970. With $28 billion in assets under management (AUM), SFM serves as the principal asset manager for the Open Society Foundations, one of the world’s largest charitable foundations dedicated to advancing justice, human rights, and democracy.

Distinct from other investment platforms, SFM thrives on agility, acting decisively when conviction is high and exercising patience when it’s not. With permanent capital, a select group of major clients, and an unconstrained mandate, we invest opportunistically with a long-term view. Our teams operate with autonomy, while cross-team collaboration strengthens our conviction and empowers us to capitalize on market dislocations.

At SFM, we foster an ownership mindset, encouraging professionals to challenge the status quo, innovate, and take initiative. We prioritize development, enabling team members to push beyond their roles, voice bold ideas, and contribute to our long-term success. This culture of continuous growth and constructive debate fuels innovation and drives efficiencies.

Our impact is measured by both the returns we generate and the values we uphold, from environmental stewardship to social responsibility. Operating as a unified team across geographies and mandates, we remain committed to our mission, ensuring a meaningful, lasting impact.

Headquartered in New York City with offices in Greenwich, Garden City, London, and Dublin, SFM employs 200 professionals.

 

Job Overview

The Trading team is seeking a (Junior) Macro Trader who is highly analytical, intellectually curious, and a creative problem-solver with excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment that values individual initiative, innovation, and smart risk-taking. This role requires a strong understanding of and experience in trading macro products such as FX, rates, commodities, and futures. While prior experience in all product areas is not required, the successful candidate will be expected to develop a broad understanding over time. The trader will be responsible not only for executing trade orders initiated by the Portfolio Manager but also for contributing insights on trading flow dynamics and generating analytics on trading technicals. Daily interaction with sell-side sales, trading, and internal Portfolio Managers, risk and quant teams are expected, so established street relationships and teamwork are essential.

 

Major Responsibilities

• Identify and execute trades across macro portfolios, with a focus on FX and Rates.
• Monitor and analyze global macro markets to uncover trading opportunities.
• Evaluate diverse datasets and market dynamics to support informed trading decisions.
• Manage the full trade lifecycle, from idea generation through execution and post-trade analysis.
• Identify trade ideas based on flow dynamics and market technicals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers who consistently offer competitive pricing and valuable research insights.
• Execute Portfolio Manager trade orders in a cost-effective, timely, and diligent manner.
• Actively monitor Portfolio Managers’ positions and provide them with relevant, real-time market insights within their investment universe.
• Stay current on regulatory developments and ensure all trading activities remain fully compliant.

 

What We Value  

• 4+ years experience on either the buy-side or sell-side in Macro Trading, with exposure to products such as FX, interest rates, government bonds, and futures. While prior experience in all product areas is not required, the successful candidate will be expected to develop a broad understanding over time.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with sell-side sales and trading; existing network is a plus, and high potential to develop relationships quickly is essential.
• Experience working collaboratively with multiple Portfolio Managers in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, rapidly changing market environment.
• Familiarity with global trading practices and cross-border regulatory considerations.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skill set.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accountability, intellectual honesty, and a strong team-oriented mindset.

 

We anticipate the base salary of this role to be between $125,000 - $140,000. In addition to a base salary, the successful candidate will also be eligible to receive a discretionary year-end bonus. 

 

In all respects, candidates need to reflect the following SFM core values:

 

Smart risk-taking   //   Owner’s Mindset   //   Teamwork   //   Humility   //   Integrity