Portfolio Analyst (Rates / Inflation / FX)

Applied Intuition Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a Portfolio Analyst to support its Portfolio Management team in London. The role involves analyzing macro asset classes, particularly rates, FX, and inflation. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 1-5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Python, Bloomberg, and Excel is essential, with emphasis on financial modeling and analytical skills. This dynamic role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of relevant experience in macro, market, or quantitative roles.
• Demonstrated interest in macro markets, particularly rates, FX, and inflation.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and coding.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Portfolio Manager with financial modeling and market analysis.
• Monitor the portfolio for risk and reporting.
• Perform quantitative analysis on the portfolio and markets.

Skills

Financial modeling

Market analysis

Quantitative analysis

Python

Bloomberg

Microsoft Excel

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Bloomberg

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Graham Capital Management, L.P. ("Graham") is an alternative investment manager founded in 1994 by Kenneth G. Tropin. Specializing in discretionary and quantitative macro strategies, Graham is dedicated to delivering strong, uncorrelated returns across a wide range of market environments. As one of the industry’s longest‑standing global macro and trend‑following managers, Graham remains committed to innovation, evolving its strategies through a robust investment, technology, and operational infrastructure. Graham harnesses the synergies between its discretionary and quantitative trading businesses to offer a broad suite of complementary alpha strategies, each built on the principles of thoughtful portfolio construction, active risk management, and diversification by design. Graham invests significant proprietary capital alongside its clients – including global institutions, endowments, foundations, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, investment management advisors, and qualified individual investors – reinforcing alignment of interests across all strategies.

The foundation of Graham’s sustainability and success is the experience and contributions of its people. The firm seeks to cultivate talent, encourage the diversity of ideas, and respect the contributions of all. In turn, each employee shares in the responsibility of strengthening those around them.

Description

Graham Capital Management, L.P. is seeking a Portfolio Analyst to join our Portfolio Management team in London. The analyst will support a global macro strategy trading all major macro asset classes, with a focus on rates, FX, and inflation in developed and emerging markets. The analyst will sit on the trading floor, working alongside a PM and a senior analyst in all aspects of trading and portfolio management. Experience with macro markets is preferred and exposure to derivatives and options is a plus. This is a fast‑paced, high‑expectation role requiring strong ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to operate under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Portfolio Manager with financial modeling, market analysis and research
• Monitor the portfolio and support daily position, risk, and scenario reporting (at both position and portfolio level)
• Perform quantitative analysis on the portfolio and markets, including scenario and stress analysis
• Provide performance attribution and analysis on a daily and weekly basis
• Develop tools, models and analytics to support the portfolio management process
• Maintain and improve upon core dashboards and analytical frameworks
• Support the PM and senior analyst as required, including trade execution, time‑sensitive analysis, and ad‑hoc projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• 1‑5 years of relevant experience in macro, market, or quantitative roles, gained on the buy‑side, sell‑side, or in a policy institution (e.g., central bank)
• Demonstrated interest in macro markets, particularly rates, FX, and inflation
• Strong proficiency in Python, Bloomberg, and Microsoft Excel
• Coding and front‑office financial modeling experience
• Familiarity with interest rates and options preferred
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Highly motivated self‑starter with intellectual curiosity

This role requires commuting into our London UK office Mondays through Fridays.