Market Neutral Portfolio Manager

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

Job summary

Financeroles in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Portfolio Manager to lead market-neutral equity strategies, oversee daily portfolio operations, and drive alpha through thorough research and disciplined risk management.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of PM experience within hedge funds or asset management, strong quantitative and analytical skills, and CFA/FRM qualifications are a plus. Dubai base with global exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years as Portfolio Manager in hedge fund or asset management, with market-neutral or long/short exposure.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, securities and trading strategies.
• Proficient in 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 equity space to achieve consistent risk-adjusted returns.
• Oversee daily operations of market-neutral portfolios, ensuring adherence to investment guidelines and risk parameters.
• Perform comprehensive research and analysis of potential long and short equity positions to identify alpha opportunities.
• Utilize advanced risk management techniques to monitor and mitigate portfolio risks.
• Establish and maintain risk models to assess factor exposures, beta, and other risk metrics.
• Collaborate with risk management to ensure compliance with risk limits and guidelines.
• Keep abreast of market trends, indicators, and industry developments to inform decisions.
• Conduct in-depth fundamental analysis of companies and industries to identify opportunities and risks.

Skills

Market-neutral experience

Quantitative methods

Statistical analysis

Trading strategies knowledge

Risk management awareness

Education

Advanced degree in finance/economics or related field

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.