Consumer Equity L/S Portfolio Manager - New York
Company: Caxton Associates
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Company Overview: Caxton
Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment
firm with offices in London, New York, Monaco, Singapore, and
Dubai. Caxton Associates’ primary business is to manage client and
proprietary capital through multiple liquid global hedge fund
disciplines, including discretionary macro, systematic macro,
emerging markets macro, systematic trading, equity long-short, and
event-driven strategies. Assets are managed via a broad mandate to
trade in a variety of global markets and instruments with a focus
on alpha generation for our clients. Requirements The Role: Caxton
Associates is seeking an Equity L/S PM with demonstrable alpha in
global consumer equities. In this pivotal role, you will be
entrusted with managing a significant capital allocation and
overseeing rigorous risk management across all active positions. In
our organization, we place a high value on collaboration, promoting
regular and ongoing discussions about global macroeconomic trends,
geopolitical developments, and the evolution of financial markets.
Professionals who can extract key insights from their investment
universe to inform and shape the broader team's perspective and
leverage this collective knowledge to generate alpha within their
mandate will find this is the perfect platform for their talents.
Key Responsibilities: Independently manage a significant capital
allocation by creating, executing, and monitoring an Equity
Long/Short strategy. Construct portfolios with a focus on
maintaining low net delta, balanced factor and industry exposure,
and high idiosyncratic risk attribution. Conduct thorough market
and industry research, fundamental business analysis, and business
cycle research. Implement stringent risk management, actively
assessing the merits of all positions and investment theses.
Collaborate effectively within a global team environment, learning
from and adding value to collective insights and expertise. Ensure
strict compliance with all industry rules, regulations, and
internal company policies. Requirements: Proven track record in
Equity Long/Short, demonstrated by robust investment acumen and a
Sharpe Ratio greater than 1.5. A minimum of 5 years of experience
in portfolio management, preferably within a hedge fund.
Proficiency in financial modelling, sector analysis, business
structure analysis, and conducting business cycle research.
Demonstrated expertise in the industries and/or regions of focus,
as well as risk management techniques for equity portfolios.
Humility and the capacity to thrive in a highly collaborative
global team, with a strong desire to learn from and alongside other
investors. Unwavering commitment to the highest standards of ethics
and integrity. Exceptional decision-making abilities, capable of
performing well under pressure. Application Instructions: To apply,
please submit your CV, a detailed account of your investment track
record (including evidence of a Sharpe Ratio greater than 1.5), and
a comprehensive outline of your proposed investment strategy and
process. If you're an experienced portfolio manager with a passion
for collaboration and a keen interest in financial markets, we'd
love to connect with you. Benefits With respect to New York-based
applicants, the base pay for this role is $250,000 annually. The
total compensation is dependent upon several factors, including,
but not limited to, relevant experience, business needs and market
demands. This role may also be eligible for bonus compensation and
employee benefits.
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