Quantitative Portfolio Manager / Senior Quant Researcher - Systematic Macro (Global Locations)
For a leading quantitative hedge fund with over $20 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM), we are seeking an experienced Quantitative Portfolio Manager (PM) or a Senior Quantitative Researcher to join their global investment platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the entire lifecycle of Systematic Macro (Absolute Return) strategies across a broad spectrum of asset classes (Equities, Commodities, FX, Interest Rates, and Crypto-Assets).
This is a unique opportunity to progeressively deploy risk on various strategies, benefiting from their existing state-of-the-art research and execution infrastructure, as well as their established alpha library to accelerate P&L generation.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy Development : Design, test, backtest, and optimize Systematic Macro strategies across multiple asset classes.
- Pipeline Management : Manage the entire alpha pipeline, from initial research and data sourcing through to production integration and live monitoring.
- Infrastructure & Tools : Utilize and contribute to the firm's existing advanced research, simulation, and execution infrastructure. Leverage their existing alpha libraries as a foundation for rapid performance generation.
- Risk Management : Collaborate closely with the Risk Management team to understand, integrate, and strictly adhere to their risk framework before capital deployment.
- Capital Deployment : Following a successful ramp-up period and alignment with the risk framework, actively deploy and manage a significant capital allocation and generate P&L.
- Mentorship and Collaboration : Contribute to the team's research culture and potentially mentor junior researchers.
Desired Profile
- Proven Experience : Minimum of 5 years of significant experience as a Quant Researcher or Portfolio Manager focused on Systematic / Quantitative Macro strategies.
- Institutional Background : Essential experience gained at Tier 1 Hedge Funds or reputable Prop Trading Shops.
- Track Record : Verifiable Track Record of developing and deploying performant, original alphas, strictly in an Absolute Return context.
- Technical Skills : Advanced proficiency in Python and the Data Science / Quant ecosystem (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, machine learning frameworks, backtesting platforms).
- Asset Class Expertise : Deep understanding and practical experience in quantitative trading across multiple asset classes (FX, Fixed Income / Rates, Commodities, Equities, Crypto).
What They Offer
- Competitive Compensation : A high base salary, supplemented by a significant percentage cut of the generated P&L, structured for Senior Portfolio Managers.
- Cutting-Edge Infrastructure : Immediate access to ultra-high-performance trading, data, and computation infrastructure, and advanced research tools.
- Freedom and Support : The freedom to develop your unique strategies while benefiting from their existing alpha libraries for accelerated time-to-market.
- Geographic Flexibility : Flexible location (to be discussed based on the candidate's profile).
- Ramp-up Time : They provide the necessary time for successful integration into their risk framework and systems before the full deployment of capital.
If you are a quantitative finance expert with a drive to manage your own P&L supported by world-class infrastructure, please submit your CV.