Portfolio Manager – Futures & FX

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global hedge fund as a Portfolio Manager within their Futures and Forex team. You will develop and oversee systematic trading strategies, aiming to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns. Ideal candidates will have extensive quantitative trading experience and a strong analytical background.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a quantitative trading role.
• Proven track record with compelling returns and Sharpe ratio.

Responsibilities

• Develop systematic trading strategies to exploit market inefficiencies.
• Oversee investment processes from idea generation to ongoing management.
• Improve existing strategies and adapt to market changes.

Skills

Quantitative trading strategies

Statistical arbitrage

Systematic futures

Resilience under pressure

Education

Background in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

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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