Portfolio Manager – Futures & FX

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hedge fund in Basildon is seeking a Portfolio Manager for their futures and Forex team. This role involves developing and overseeing trading strategies to ensure positive returns in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a substantial track record in quantitative trading strategies and the ability to navigate market challenges effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years trading experience with compelling returns.
• Proficiency in developing systematic trading strategies.
• Ability to manage portfolios and make data-driven investment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop systematic trading strategies to capture market inefficiencies.
• Oversee the investment process from idea generation to portfolio management.
• Deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns uncorrelated with market factors.

Skills

Quantitative trading strategies

Risk management

Statistical arbitrage

Education

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics background

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

A global hedge fund offering one of the top 5% PnL share are hiring Portfolio Manager for their futures and Forex team. With an excellent infrastructure to plug into. You will be working for a business with demonstrated positive returns, one of the top players in the market with a strong global brand.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop systematic trading strategies to capture various market inefficiencies
• Oversee the investment process from idea generation to production and ongoing risk monitoring and portfolio management
• Improve existing strategies, develop new strategies and adapt to changing market environments.
• Deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns uncorrelated with the market and common risk factors.

Requirements:

• Experience with trading quantitatively driven strategies
• Have a track record of at least 3+ years with compelling return and Sharpe ratio
• Experience in statistical arbitrage, systematic futures.
• The ability to remain calm, focused and resilient under challenging situations
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics background preferred

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please feel free to apply now