Contracts Analyst

Contracts Analyst

Who we are:

Pharo Management is a leading global macro hedge fund with a focus on emerging markets. Founded in 2000, the firm has offices in London, New York and Hong Kong and currently manages $8 billion in assets across four funds. Pharo trades foreign exchange, sovereign and corporate credit, local market interest rates, commodities, and their derivatives.  We trade in over 90 countries across Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America as well as developed markets. Our investment approach combines macroeconomic fundamental research and quantitative analysis.

Pharo employs a diverse, dynamic team of 110 professionals representing over 20 nationalities and 30 languages. We have a strong corporate culture anchored in core values such as collaborative spirit, creativity and respect. We are passionate about what we do and are committed to attracting the best and brightest talent.

This is a great opportunity to join a market leader with a collaborative culture and contribute to our continued success.

Job description:

We are looking for a talented and experienced Contracts Analyst for our New York office.  This role will report in to the General Counsel.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include negotiating and drafting documentation relating to credit derivatives, FX transactions and currency options, and related counterparty agreements, including:

• ISDA Master Agreements (1992 and 2002), Schedules and Credit Support Annexes;
• Trade Confirmations;
• Repurchase Agreements;
• Interest Rate Swaps, Caps and Collars;
• Credit Default Swaps;
• Total Return Swaps;
• Non-Deliverable Forward Contracts;
• Prime Broker Agreements; and
• Custodian Agreements.

Required qualities and skills:

• 5-7 years of similar experience at a bank or hedge fund.
• Robust verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of work ethic and accountability.
• Personable with strong ability to develop and maintain positive and constructive internal and external relationships.
• Efficient, able to execute on competing priorities, and get work done within expected timeframes.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Pay range in New York

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Base salary- $125,000/yr - $175,000/yr

Work status and location

• Full time in New York