Portfolio Manager - Equity Vol

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global trading firm as an Equity Volatility Portfolio Manager and leverage your expertise in risk management and trading strategies. This role offers the chance to work in a cutting-edge environment with a team of experts dedicated to innovation and performance. A competitive salary along with a sign-on and performance-based bonuses are part of the comprehensive compensation package.

Benefits

Company-paid medical benefits

Formula-based bonus

Qualifications

• Multiple years of strong risk-adjusted returns.
• Ability to make independent profits without client flow.
• Outstanding risk management during market volatility.

Responsibilities

• Taking positions in Equity Options markets using volatility strategies.
• Communicating with management teams about strategies.
• Mentoring junior traders.

Skills

Risk management

Communication

Market analysis

Job description

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A global $30bn+ trading firm are seeking an Equity Vol PM to join a rapidly growing team. They have built one of the world’s most sophisticated computing environments for research and development, bringing a scientific approach to trading financial products.

Responsibilities:

• Taking positions in Equity Options markets using volatility strategies
• Communicating with Risk & Trading management teams about strategies and reasons for taking certain risks
• Keeping track of trade execution costs & market impact and reporting this back
• Supporting analytics and back-testing framework for your trades by working with Quant and Data teams
• Mentoring junior traders

Requirements:

• Multiple years of strong risk-adjusted returns in a variety of market conditions
• Strong communication abilities in explaining your methodologies
• Ability to make profits independently without reliance on client flow
• Outstanding risk management capabilities during periods of market volatility
• In-depth understanding of how liquidity conditions impact the products you specialize in trading

This is an amazing opportunity to join a leading trading company and generate PnL. This firm has cultivated a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the forefront of trading technology. A sign-on and formula-based bonus may be provided as part of the total compensation package, in addition to company-paid medical/other benefits. Apply now to learn more.