Quantitative Portfolio Manager

High Street Resources; Dubai; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking global investment management firm is seeking a talented Quantitative Portfolio Manager to enhance their investment strategies. This role involves creating sophisticated investment models, conducting quantitative research, and collaborating with team members to optimize investment performance. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in a quantitative field and demonstrate exceptional analytical skills, along with proficiency in programming languages like Python and R. Join this innovative firm to make a significant impact in the financial markets and drive the development of cutting-edge investment strategies.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in finance, mathematics, or statistics required.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement investment strategies using quantitative modeling.
• Monitor and manage portfolio risk and performance.

Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Financial Modeling

Python

R

MATLAB

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Advanced Degree in Finance

Advanced Degree in Mathematics

Advanced Degree in Statistics

Job description

Our client is a global investment management firm. They are looking for a talented Quantitative Portfolio Manager to join their team.

As a Quantitative Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for :

• Creating and implementing sophisticated investment strategies through the development of advanced quantitative financial computer modeling systems to enhance analysis and research
• Acquiring historical and production data sources through diligent research to aid in the construction of investment models
• Linking diverse data sets from various providers by designing and implementing quantitative mathematical algorithms
• Engineering investment models that provide expert buy and sell recommendations for portfolios using advanced quantitative mathematical statistics and investment theory. These strategies explicitly forecast risk, return, and trading costs.
• Continuously conducting innovative quantitative research and analysis to optimize existing strategies and explore new markets
• Monitoring and managing portfolio risk and performance.
• Collaborating with portfolio managers, traders, and other team members to optimize investment strategies.
• Contributing to the development and enhancement of the firm's investment process and technology infrastructure.

Requirements

• An advanced degree in a quantitative discipline, such as finance, mathematics, or statistics.
• Demonstrated expertise as a Quantitative Portfolio Manager or in a similar role.
• Exceptional quantitative and analytical capabilities.
• Proficiency in programming languages, including Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Thorough understanding of financial markets and investment strategies.
• Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Aptitude for effective teamwork.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.