
Manager, Financial Planning and Trader Compensation at Graham Capital Management, L.P. (Norwalk Connecticut, United States)
Graham Capital Management, L.P.· Norwalk Connecticut, United States·
Job description
Graham Capital Management, L.P. (collectively with its affiliates, "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 Financial Planning Manager to join our Corporate Accounting, Trading Services group, who will report to the Managing Director of Corporate Finance. The ideal candidate possesses a strong finance and analytical mindset. The candidate should be detail oriented and highly organized to manage several functions including trader compensation and financial planning/forecasting.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and administer trader compensation database
- Calculate trader compensation on a monthly and annual basis
- Support monthly financial reporting and planning initiatives, as well as ad hoc projects
- Collaborate with Corporate Accounting team and auditors to complete year end audits for domestic and international entities
Requirements
- 4+ years of relevant finance/accounting experience within a hedge fund, including responsibility for trader compensation, financial reporting, and analysis
- Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or accounting
- Strong analytical and modelling skills to effectively breakdown and map out legal compensation agreements
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively and succinctly present relevant data and issues
- Competent technology and data knowledge base to efficiently extract and manipulate data for reporting and analysis
- A team player with excellent project and time management skills to effectively work with our partners
This role requires that all employees commute into our Rowayton, CT office Monday through Friday, and work 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Base Salary Range
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $170,000 to $215,000. The anticipated range is based on information as of the time this post was generated. The applicable annual base salary or hourly rate paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors, including without limitation the nature and extent of prior experience, skills, and qualifications.
Base salary or rate does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.
GCM is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to their race, color, religious creed, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, handicap, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or other related conditions, military status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristics protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, layoff, termination, transfer, leave of absence and compensation.
Why work at Graham Capital Management, L.P.
- Collaborative and inclusive culture: Flat management structure, cross-departmental collaboration, and an open forum for sharing ideas.
- Professional development: Management training, mentorship programs, educational seminars, “Lunch and Learns” with senior management, and an internal technology platform for knowledge sharing.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, vision, dental insurance; paid vacation; parental leave with return-to-work program; 401K; educational assistance; competitive salary and bonus.
- Wellness amenities: Onsite fitness facility with personal training, group classes, meditation room; onsite dining; social events (summer barbecues, happy hours).
- Work environment: Scenic campus in Rowayton, CT (suburb of NYC); additional offices in New York, West Palm Beach, and London. Many team members live in New York or Fairfield County.
- Strong retention: Half of employees have been with Graham for over 5 years, reflecting positive culture and career growth.
- Internship program: Fully integrated interns work on independent and team projects, with many converting to full-time roles.