Portfolio Manager – Futures & FX

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

Job summary

A leading hedge fund in Brighton is seeking a Portfolio Manager for its successful futures and Forex team. This role involves developing systematic strategies, monitoring investments, and ensuring strong portfolio performance. Candidates should possess a STEM background and extensive experience in quantitative trading, with a focus on delivering uncorrelated risk-adjusted returns.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in trading with compelling returns.
• Experience with systematic futures strategies.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop systematic trading strategies to capture market inefficiencies.
• Oversee the investment process including risk monitoring.
• Adapt strategies to changing market environments.

Skills

Statistical Arbitrage

Risk Management

Quantitative Trading

Strategy Development

Education

STEM Background

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

A global hedge fund offering one of the top 5% PnL share is hiring a Portfolio Manager for their futures and Forex team. The firm provides excellent infrastructure to support your work. 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.
• At least 3+ years of experience with compelling returns and Sharpe ratio.
• Experience in statistical arbitrage and 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.