Portfolio Manager

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent multi-strategy hedge fund is seeking an Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager to lead discretionary trading in Rates and FX markets. This senior role demands extensive buy-side experience, a proven track record, and a strong capability in macro analysis, offering competitive compensation and significant capital allocation in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Significant capital allocation

Competitive compensation

Performance-linked incentives

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of discretionary portfolio management experience.
• Experience managing $150MM+ in AUM.
• Strong understanding of EM sovereign debt and FX market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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

Market expertise

Macro 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.