Macro Portfolio Manager

High Street Resources (HSR); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

High Street Resources (HSR) in Abu Dhabi seeks a seasoned Portfolio Manager focused on Emerging Markets Macro. You will oversee substantial capital allocations, develop and monitor a global macro strategy, and work closely with a global team to translate insights into alpha.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in portfolio management, a demonstrated EM Macro track record with Sharpe above 1.5, and deep country-level research.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in portfolio management, preferably within a hedge fund.
• Geopolitical and fundamental economic analyses to identify opportunities in emerging markets.
• Proven track record in Emerging Markets Macro with Sharpe ratio above 1.5.
• Deep understanding of regional economies and liquid assets for implementing investment theses.
• Strong decision-making under pressure and ability to collaborate in a global team.

Responsibilities

• Formulate portfolios to capitalize on macro themes and generate asymmetric returns with minimal correlation to traditional markets.
• Oversee substantial capital allocation via development, execution and monitoring of an Emerging Markets Macro strategy.
• Conduct geopolitical and fundamental economic analyses of emerging economies to identify opportunities.
• Enforce risk management practices by evaluating the merits of positions and investment theses.
• Collaborate within a global team, sharing insights and expertise to inform the outlook.

Job description

Our client is looking for strong Portfolio Managers with expertise in Emerging Markets Macro strategies. In this crucial position, based in Abu Dhabi, you will be given the responsibility of overseeing a substantial capital allocation and implementing thorough risk management for all active positions. Emphasizing collaboration, the client highly values consistent and frequent conversations about global macroeconomic trends, geopolitical changes, and the progression of financial markets.

Individuals who can derive essential insights from their investment scope to enlighten and mold the overall team's outlook, utilizing this shared knowledge to generate alpha within their mandate, will discover that this platform is an ideal showcase for their skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate portfolios designed to capitalize on global macroeconomic themes and trends, generating asymmetric returns with minimal correlation to conventional capital markets. This involves identifying and exploiting variant perspectives on the evolution of macro economies, fiscal and monetary policy, diverging from market-priced expectations
• Independently oversee a substantial capital allocation through the development, execution, and monitoring of an Emerging Markets Macro strategy
• Conduct comprehensive geopolitical and fundamental economic analyses of emerging economies, with a focus on identifying unique opportunity sets in developing regions
• Enforce risk management practices, actively evaluating the merits of all positions and investment theses
• Collaborate seamlessly within a global team setting, contributing and gaining insights and expertise from the collective knowledge of the team

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in portfolio management, preferably within the context of a hedge fund
• Proficiency in conducting fundamental geopolitical and economic analyses, with the capability to delve deeply into country‑level details, producing independent research that pinpoints unique opportunities within the region
• Proven Track Record in Emerging Markets Macro, showcased through robust investment insight and a Sharpe Ratio exceeding 1.5
• Demonstrated expertise in the economies within the specified region of focus, along with a comprehensive understanding of the available liquid assets necessary for structuring and implementing investment perspectives
• Exceptional decision‑making prowess, adept at performing effectively under pressure
• Possession of humility and adaptability, thriving in a highly collaborative global team environment