Portfolio Manager – Futures & FX

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global hedge fund is seeking a Portfolio Manager for their futures and Forex team. The role involves developing and overseeing systematic trading strategies, enhancing existing methods, and delivering strong risk-adjusted returns. Ideal candidates will possess experience in quantitative trading and a proven track record in the field.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in quantitative trading
• Demonstrable track record of returns and Sharpe ratio
• Ability to thrive under pressure

Responsibilities

• Develop systematic trading strategies to exploit market inefficiencies.
• Oversee the complete investment process, from idea generation to risk monitoring.
• Adapt strategies to changing market conditions.

Skills

Statistical arbitrage

Systematic trading strategies

Risk monitoring

Portfolio management

Education

STEM background

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06.06.2025

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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