Senior Alpha Portfolio Architect

Caxton Associates LP; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Caxton Associates in Dubai seeks an experienced Portfolio Manager to lead an alpha-driven investment program.

You will manage substantial capital, design hedged portfolios, and work with a global team to parse macro trends and geopolitical signals while upholding the highest ethical standards and regulatory compliance.

This is a demanding, research-intensive role requiring strong decision-making under pressure and a proven ability to deliver uncorrelated alpha.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in portfolio management with disciplined approach.
• Experience managing capital for hedge funds or similar.
• Strong risk oversight and position monitoring expertise.
• Ability to generate alpha while maintaining low correlations to markets.
• Excellent ethics and integrity in high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a significant capital allocation by creating, executing, and monitoring an alpha-driven investment strategy.
• Construct portfolios designed to generate asymmetric returns with minimal correlation to traditional capital markets.
• Implement robust risk management, continuously assessing the merits of all positions and investment theses.
• Collaborate effectively within a global team environment to share insights on macroeconomic trends and geopolitical developments.
• Ensure strict compliance with all industry regulations and internal risk controls.

Skills

Portfolio management

Sharpe ratio > 1.5

Capital management experience

Ethical standards

Decision making under pressure

Collaborative, research-driven team

Job description

Caxton Associates in Dubai seeks an experienced Portfolio Manager to lead an alpha-driven investment program.

You will manage substantial capital, design hedged portfolios, and work with a global team to parse macro trends and geopolitical signals while upholding the highest ethical standards and regulatory compliance.

This is a demanding, research-intensive role requiring strong decision-making under pressure and a proven ability to deliver uncorrelated alpha.