Schonfeld

Director, COO Office, Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income (DMFI)

NEW YORK, NYPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Schonfeld

  • Job overview

    The Director of the DMFI COO Office at Schonfeld leads key initiatives to support growth and operational efficiency in the Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income team.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves managing vendor relationships, overseeing operational processes, leading strategic projects, budget oversight, process optimization, dashboard creation, stakeholder engagement, and onboarding portfolio managers.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The base salary ranges from $200,000 to $250,000, with eligibility for performance bonuses and a competitive benefits package.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates need at least 7 years of buy-side experience, strong knowledge of macro and fixed income products, vendor management skills, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and preferred skills in Python or PowerBI.

  • Career development

    Schonfeld offers learning and educational opportunities, fostering professional growth through impactful work and collaboration.

  • Work environment and culture

    Schonfeld values talent, teamwork, diversity, equity, and inclusion, promoting a collaborative and supportive work environment.

  • Company information

    Schonfeld is a global multi-strategy investment platform specializing in quantitative trading, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and discretionary macro & fixed income strategies, with a presence in 7 countries and 19 offices.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will work closely with DMFI portfolio managers and cross-functional teams in operations, treasury, compliance, and technology.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is based in the New York office.

  • Unique job features

    The role uniquely combines operational leadership with strategic project management and direct interaction with portfolio managers in a dynamic investment environment.

Company overview

Schonfeld is a global investment management firm specializing in a multi-manager platform that allocates capital across various strategies, including quantitative, fundamental equity, and tactical trading. They generate revenue through performance fees and management fees from their diverse portfolio of investment strategies. Founded in 1988 by Steven Schonfeld, the firm has a significant history of innovation in trading and investment, leveraging cutting-edge technology and data analytics to drive performance.

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  • Connect with professionals currently working in Schonfeld’s Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income division on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent market trends in fixed income, asking about their experience with portfolio manager onboarding, or expressing your enthusiasm for Schonfeld’s culture of collaboration and innovation.

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