Market Neutral Portfolio Manager

High Street Resources (HSR); Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

High Street Resources (HSR) is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager for a global top-tier multi-strategy hedge fund based in Dubai. You will lead market-neutral and long/short equity initiatives, oversee daily portfolio operations, and collaborate with risk management to maintain disciplined risk controls.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in portfolio management within hedge funds or asset management, strong quantitative skills, and a proven track record of generating alpha through rigorous

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Portfolio Manager in hedge funds or asset management, focused on market-neutral or long/short strategies.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, securities, and trading strategies.
• Solid understanding of quantitative methods and statistical analysis.
• Advanced degree in finance, economics, or related field preferred.
• CFA or FRM certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Portfolio Management

Market-Neutral Strategies

Equity Research

Risk Management

Quantitative Methods

Education

Advanced degree in Finance/Economics

CFA/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

Requirements

• 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