Portfolio Manager

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

Job summary

A leading multi-strategy hedge fund seeks a senior Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager with significant experience managing discretionary portfolios. The successful candidate will join a dynamic environment focused on EM sovereign rates and FX trading, backed by strong capital allocation and infrastructure support.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and performance-linked incentives

Significant capital allocation

Institutional-grade infrastructure

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Risk Management

Portfolio Management

Market Analysis

Macro Strategy

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.