Portfolio Manager - Equity Vol

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

Job summary

A leading trading firm seeks a Portfolio Manager specializing in Equity Volatility for their Hemel Hempstead location. The role encompasses taking strategic trading positions, mentoring, and collaborating with various teams to optimize trading strategies. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in risk-adjusted returns and comprehensive risk management skills.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Formula-based bonuses

Company-paid medical benefits

Qualifications

• Multiple years of strong risk-adjusted returns in various market conditions.
• Strong communication abilities in explaining methodologies.
• Outstanding risk management capabilities during market volatility.

Responsibilities

• Taking positions using volatility strategies in Equity Options markets.
• Communicating strategies to Risk & Trading management teams.
• Mentoring junior traders.

Skills

Risk management

Communication

Trading strategies

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hemel hempstead, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Portfolio Manager - Equity Volatility

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.