Portfolio Manager

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the financial sector is seeking an Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager with a strong track record in discretionary trading across sovereign rates and FX markets. The role offers significant capital allocation and the opportunity to work within a collaborative team in expanding global operations. Ideal candidates will have expertise in managing large portfolios and an ability to generate alpha in diverse market conditions.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance-linked incentives

Significant capital allocation

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of discretionary portfolio management experience on the buy-side.
• Deep understanding of EM sovereign debt and FX market dynamics.
• Experience trading across LATAM, CEEMEA, or Asia.

Responsibilities

• Manage a discretionary portfolio focused on EM local and external rates.
• Identify macro-driven opportunities across emerging markets.
• Maintain disciplined risk management in line with firm-wide controls.

Skills

Risk Management

Portfolio Management

Market Analysis

Job description

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Position: Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager – Rates & FX

Location: London, New York

Firm Type: Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund / Asset Manager

Track Record Requirement: 5–10 years on the buy-side, managing $150MM+

Role Overview:

We are working with a global multi-strategy hedge fund that is expanding its presence in the UAE and looking to hire a senior Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager. The role is focused on discretionary trading across EM sovereign rates and FX markets, with significant capital allocation and infrastructure support. The ideal candidate will have a strong P&L track record, deep market expertise, and experience managing risk in dynamic macro environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a discretionary portfolio focused on EM local and external rates, FX spot and derivatives.
• Identify and capitalize on macro-driven opportunities across emerging markets.
• Construct and manage positions based on in-depth country analysis, monetary/fiscal policy views, and market catalysts.
• Collaborate with in-house economists, strategists, and traders to refine investment ideas.
• Maintain disciplined risk management in line with firm-wide controls.

Requirements:

• 5–10 years of discretionary portfolio management experience on the buy-side, with a verifiable track record managing at least $150MM+ in AUM.
• Deep understanding of EM sovereign debt, rates curves, central bank policy, and FX market dynamics.
• Experience trading across regions such as LATAM, CEEMEA, or Asia.
• Strong risk discipline, with a history of generating alpha across varying market regimes.
• Willingness to be based in or relocate to the UAE.

What’s on Offer:

• Significant capital allocation and institutional-grade infrastructure.
• Competitive compensation and performance-linked incentives.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing global macro platform within a collaborative team.