Portfolio Manager – Futures & FX

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hedge fund in Leeds is hiring a Portfolio Manager for their Futures and Forex team. This position offers the opportunity to develop systematic trading strategies and manage investments within a top-performing infrastructure, emphasizing attractive risk-adjusted returns. Ideal candidates will showcase a strong background in quantitative strategies and a track record of successful trading performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with compelling return and Sharpe ratio.
• Proficient in systematic trading and portfolio development.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop systematic trading strategies to capture market inefficiencies.
• Oversee investment processes from idea generation to portfolio management.
• Improve existing strategies and adapt to changing market conditions.

Skills

Quantitative trading strategies

Statistical arbitrage

Portfolio management

Risk monitoring

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

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Portfolio Manager – Futures & FX, leeds, west yorkshire

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leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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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 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