Portfolio Manager – Futures & FX

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

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund seeks a Portfolio Manager for their futures and Forex team in Wakefield. The role involves developing trading strategies, overseeing investments, and delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns in a fast-paced environment. This opportunity offers significant compensation and growth potential within a strong brand.

Qualifications

• Track record of 3+ years with strong returns and metrics.
• Experience in developing systematic trading strategies.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop systematic trading strategies to capture market inefficiencies.
• Oversee investment process from idea generation to ongoing risk monitoring.
• Adapt strategies to changing market environments.

Skills

Quantitative trading strategies

Risk management

Portfolio management

Statistical arbitrage

Education

Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

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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