Portfolio Manager

Job Title: Portfolio Manager (Fixed Income) - EMEA

Location: Dubai, UAE

Company: Hedge Fund

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Fixed Income Portfolio Manager to manage an independent risk-taking mandate with a focus on either rates, macro, or credit. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering a Sharpe ratio of 1.5 or above and a disciplined approach to risk management while generating consistent alpha.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute fixed income trading strategies across sovereign and corporate bonds, interest rates, structured products, mortgages, and ABS, with a focus on EMEA markets.
• Generate Sharpe ratio (?1.5) risk-adjusted returns through a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.
• Utilize macroeconomic insights, credit fundamentals, and market dynamics to identify opportunities and construct high-conviction trade ideas.
• Maintain a disciplined risk management framework, ensuring controlled drawdowns and adherence to pre-defined risk limits.
• Optimize portfolio construction, leveraging relative value, curve trading, carry, and arbitrage strategies within fixed income markets.
• Work closely with research analysts, quants, and execution teams to enhance market insights and portfolio efficiency.
• Ensure full compliance with internal risk, regulatory, and operational requirements.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven track record of a Sharpe ratio of 1.5 or above in a fixed income trading or portfolio management role.
• Expertise in rates, sovereign and corporate credit, structured products, mortgages, and ABS.
• Deep understanding of monetary policy, yield curves, credit spreads, and cross-asset relationships within fixed income markets.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with experience incorporating data-driven insights and systematic tools into discretionary trading strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to preserve capital, optimize risk-reward trade-offs, and deliver consistent alpha.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience managing a fixed income portfolio at a hedge fund, proprietary trading desk, or asset management firm.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, or a related field.