Market Neutral Portfolio Manager

High Street Resources; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier hedge fund in Dubai is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to develop and execute market-neutral investment strategies. The role requires a candidate with over 10 years of portfolio management experience in a hedge fund environment. Ideal applicants will have a strong understanding of financial markets and quantitative methods. An advanced degree in finance or economics is preferred, alongside relevant certifications like CFA. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a leading firm in a dynamic investment landscape.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Portfolio Manager in a hedge fund or asset management firm.
• Solid knowledge of financial markets and trading strategies.
• Strong understanding of quantitative methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute market-neutral investment strategies.
• Oversee daily operations of market-neutral portfolios.
• Perform research and analysis of equity positions.

Skills

Market-neutral investment strategies

Risk management techniques

Quantitative methods

Statistical analysis

Education

Advanced degree in finance, economics, or a related field

CFA or FRM certification

Job description

Our client is a global top tier multi strategy Hedge Fund. They are seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to join their team based in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute market-neutral investment strategies within the equity space to achieve consistent risk-adjusted returns.
• Oversee the daily operations of market-neutral portfolios, ensuring adherence to the fund's investment guidelines and risk parameters.
• Perform comprehensive research and analysis of potential long and short equity positions to identify opportunities for generating alpha.
• Utilize advanced risk management techniques to monitor and mitigate portfolio risks.
• Establish and maintain risk models to assess and manage factor exposures, beta, and other relevant risk metrics.
• Collaborate closely with the risk management team to ensure compliance with risk limits and guidelines.
• Keep abreast of market trends, economic indicators, and industry developments to inform investment decisions.
• Conduct in-depth fundamental analysis of companies and industries to identify investment opportunities and risks.

• Minimum of 10+ years of demonstrated experience as a Portfolio Manager within a hedge fund or asset management firm, specifically in market-neutral or long/short strategies.
• Solid knowledge of financial markets, securities, and trading strategies.
• Strong understanding of quantitative methods and statistical analysis.
• An advanced degree in finance, economics, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant industry certifications such as CFA or FRM are a plus.