As a Macro Analyst at our US Index desk in Amsterdam, you will partner with Traders to identify trading opportunities in the markets for US index futures and options. In Amsterdam, you will be working US market hours. You will attempt to find opportunities that other market participants may not be aware of or are interpreting differently. You will be working in a fast-paced, dynamic, sometimes highly pressured dealing room. You will become an integral part of the trading team, and over time, you may potentially be handling trades yourself as well. Your Core Responsibilities:
Monitoring markets with a focus on US equity indices and their relation to other macro products (VIX, FICC)Monitor headlines and analysis (mainstream media, specialised Investment Bank research).
Make judgment calls on its importance, impact and reliabilityUnderstand and react to changes in the volatility term structures in light of new trends and eventsSpot trading opportunities across the US equity marketsLook at global economic events and perform impact/scenario analysisUnderstand the possible risks and opportunities in each scenario, suggesting the best pay-off structuresPrepare for and analyse important events (FOMC meetings, data releases, elections)Interact proactively with Traders to game plan trading around scenariosAnalyse the historical performance of trade recommendationsStudy time series related to the volatility of events and realised moves.
To spot patterns, potential regime shifts, and to build scenariosMonitor the relation (beta) between equity indices and their single-stock constituents Your Skills and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Econometrics, STEM or a related field of study1-3 years of work experience with Equity Index, Equity Research and/or Fixed Income FuturesA strong and proven interest in financial markets, experience with options is a plusOutstanding analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong Excel skillsExperience in programming with Python is a plusAbility to work in a fast-moving and competitive environmentStrong focus on teamwork, details and accuracyFluent in English
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