Portfolio Manager - Equity Vol

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

Job summary

A prominent global trading firm is seeking an experienced Equity Volatility Portfolio Manager to enhance their quantitative trading strategies. The position involves taking calculated risks in equity options markets, mentoring upcoming traders, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize trading approaches and analytical frameworks. This is a unique opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment that prioritizes innovative trading solutions and rewards successful outcomes.

Benefits

Company-paid medical benefits

Formula-based bonus

Qualifications

• Multiple years of strong risk-adjusted returns during various market conditions.
• Ability to profit independently without reliance on client flow.
• Outstanding risk management capabilities during market volatility.

Responsibilities

• Taking positions in Equity Options using volatility strategies.
• Mentoring junior traders.
• Supporting analytics and back-testing framework with Quant and Data teams.

Skills

Risk management

Communication

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.