Portfolio Manager – Futures & FX

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

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund in Birmingham is seeking a Portfolio Manager for their futures and Forex team. The ideal candidate will leverage an excellent infrastructure to develop systematic trading strategies and oversee the investment process while managing risks. This role offers the opportunity to work for a reputable firm in the market with a strong track record of positive returns. Ideal candidates should have a background in STEM and quantitative trading experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of track record with compelling return and Sharpe ratio.
• Experience with trading quantitatively driven strategies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Quantitative trading strategies

Risk monitoring

Statistical arbitrage

Systematic futures

Calm and resilient under pressure

Education

STEM 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