Portfolio Manager - Equity Vol

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading firm seeks a Portfolio Manager - Equity Volatility to manage positions in equity options, utilizing advanced volatility strategies. The role requires strong risk management and communication skills, alongside the ability to generate significant profit independently. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team in a state-of-the-art trading environment.

Benefits

Company-paid medical benefits

Sign-on and formula-based bonus

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Risk management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Decision making

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

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.