Portfolio Manager

Pharo Management; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 293,793 - 440,690; Full time

Job summary

A global macro hedge fund is looking for an experienced Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager in Abu Dhabi. The role requires a strong track record in managing capital with a focus on risk-adjusted returns in credit, interest rate, and forex markets. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and quantitative skills, complemented by a relevant degree. This full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of producing strong risk-adjusted returns.
• Strong understanding of portfolio construction and risk management.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a clear, disciplined, and sustainable investment process.
• Manage a portfolio in Emerging Markets credit, interest rate and foreign exchange instruments.
• Collaborate and share market views with partners and other portfolio managers.

Skills

Risk-adjusted returns

Portfolio construction

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Masters/PhD in quantitative discipline

Job description

Company

Pharo Management is a leading global macro hedge fund with a focus on Emerging Markets. Founded in 2000, the firm currently manages approximately $8 billion in assets across four funds. Pharo trades foreign exchange, sovereign and corporate credit, local market interest rates, commodities, and their derivatives. Our investment approach combines macroeconomic fundamental research as well as technical analyses.

Portfolio Manager - Abu Dhabi

Job Description

We are looking for a talented and experienced Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager to work in our Abu Dhabi office. The successful candidate will need to have a demonstrably strong track record of managing sizeable capital for a relevant period of time with a high Sharpe ratio.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a clear, disciplined, and sustainable investment process that produces strong ideas.


• Manage a portfolio in Emerging Markets credit, interest rate and foreign exchange instruments in accordance with established trading and risk parameters.


• Collaborate and share market views with partners, other portfolio managers and research team.

Required Qualities And Skills

• Proven track record of producing strong risk-adjusted returns.


• Strong understanding of portfolio construction and risk management.


• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with strong attention to detail.


• Bachelor’s degree or Masters / PhD, preferably in a quantitative discipline.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong work ethic and team spirit.

Work status and location

• Full time in Abu Dhabi.