Fixed Income Portfolio Manager

Anson McCade; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in financial services is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant specializing in Quant Finance. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic trading firm that offers full autonomy over strategies and access to cutting-edge infrastructure. You will be responsible for developing systematic strategies and leading an independent trading pod, ensuring strong returns and collaboration with a talented tech team. With a competitive compensation structure and global opportunities, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing environment.

Benefits

Market-leading trading infrastructure

Flexible working environment

Exceptional PnL split bonus structure

Global office opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fixed income trading with proven returns.
• Expertise in systematic strategies and automated trading.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and execution of systematic fixed income strategies.
• Build and manage a new independent trading pod.

Skills

Fixed Income Trading

Systematic Strategies

Quantitative Models

Risk Management

Market Insight

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Tools

Quantitative Research Tools

Trading Infrastructure

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant at Anson McCade - Specialising in Quant Finance Opportunities

My client is a global proprietary trading firm and is expanding their hedge fund business for 2025. They are looking to hire a Fixed Income Portfolio Manager to help build out a new independent trading pod. This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing platform that offers full autonomy over strategies and products, as well as access to market-leading infrastructure and quant-driven resources. They will consider independent hires or onboarding an existing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop & Execute Systematic Strategies: Lead the design, execution, and ongoing refinement of systematic fixed income strategies.
• Full Ownership: You will have complete autonomy over your strategies, trading approaches, and products.
• Build a New Team: Take on the challenge of building and leading a new independent pod.
• Risk & Return Management: Focus on achieving a strong return on capital with a realized Sharpe ratio between 1.5-2.0+.
• Collaboration: Leverage cutting-edge quant tools, collaborate with the core tech team, and contribute to the broader growth and success of the hedge fund business.

Key Qualifications:

• Proven Track Record: At least 5 years of experience in fixed income trading with a demonstrable track record, including strong returns on capital and a realized Sharpe ratio of 1.5-2.0.
• Systematic Strategy Expertise: Expertise in building and managing systematic strategies, including quantitative models, data-driven approaches, and automated trading techniques.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Ability to take full ownership of a trading pod, with a focus on innovation and risk management.
• Market Insight: In-depth knowledge of global fixed income markets and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions.

Why Join?

• Market-Leading Platform: Access to state-of-the-art trading infrastructure and cutting-edge quantitative research resources.
• Autonomy & Ownership: Take full control of your trading strategies and decisions within a highly flexible environment.
• Competitive Compensation: Exceptional PnL split bonus structure, rewarding high performers with substantial financial upside.
• Global Opportunities: Flexibility to work from one of the global offices, with the ability to collaborate across regions or a remote working setup.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Finance

Industries

Financial Services and Capital Markets