Portfolio Manager

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

Job summary

A leading global multi-strategy hedge fund is seeking an experienced Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager to focus on discretionary trading across EM markets. The role promises significant capital allocation and support, ideal for candidates with a strong track record in managing larger funds and a deep understanding of macroeconomic dynamics.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and performance-linked incentives

Significant capital allocation

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in discretionary portfolio management.
• Proven track record managing $150MM or more.
• Deep understanding of EM market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Manage a discretionary portfolio focused on EM sovereign rates and FX.
• Identify macro-driven opportunities across emerging markets.
• Collaborate with economists and strategists on investment ideas.

Skills

Risk Management

Discretionary Portfolio Management

Market Analysis

FX Trading

EM Sovereign Debt Knowledge

Job description

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.

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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.

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Created on 31/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom