Portfolio Manager – Futures & FX

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund seeks a Portfolio Manager for its futures and Forex team in Preston. The role involves developing trading strategies to capture market inefficiencies and managing risks to deliver exceptional risk-adjusted returns. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in quantitative trading and a strong performance record.

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years track record with compelling return.
• Experience with quant strategies.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop systematic trading strategies.
• Oversee investment process from idea to risk monitoring.
• Adapt strategies to changing market conditions.

Skills

Quantitative trading strategies

Risk management

Statistical arbitrage

Systematic futures

Focus under pressure

Education

STEM background

Job description

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preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

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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