Portfolio Manager - FX Volatility

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Hedge Fund in Slough is seeking an experienced FX Volatility Portfolio Manager to develop and manage portfolios, leveraging expertise in currency markets. This role requires a strong analytical background and a proven track record in portfolio management, with a focus on risk management and capital preservation. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 7 years of experience in a senior role within hedge funds.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing FX volatility portfolios with consistent performance.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in portfolio management or a senior FX options role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a global FX volatility portfolio focused on alpha generation and risk management.
• Utilize approaches to express views via options and relative value strategies.
• Monitor portfolio risk and performance metrics.

Skills

FX market knowledge

Risk management

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics

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slough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Position Overview:

Delta Executive Search is partnering with a leading global Hedge Fund to identify an experienced and strategic FX Volatility Portfolio Manager to join their world-class investment team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing FX volatility portfolios, leveraging deep expertise in global currency markets, options structures, and macroeconomic drivers to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a global FX volatility portfolio with a focus on alpha generation, risk management, and capital preservation across G10 and emerging market currencies.
• Utilize discretionary or systematic approaches to express views via options, volatility surfaces, and relative value strategies.
• Collaborate with macro and cross-asset teams to integrate FX volatility perspectives into broader asset allocation strategies.
• Proactively monitor portfolio risk and performance metrics, ensuring adherence to internal risk controls and regulatory frameworks.
• Identify and capitalize on dislocations in FX volatility markets using quantitative techniques, proprietary research, and innovative trade structuring.

Requirements:

• Proven track record of managing FX volatility portfolios, with consistent performance across a range of market conditions.
• Deep knowledge of FX options, volatility dynamics, risk-reversals, and exotic structures, as well as spot and forward FX instruments.
• Strong understanding of macroeconomics, monetary policy, and cross-border capital flows as they impact FX and volatility markets.
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to translate macro and micro market insights into actionable FX volatility strategies.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a relevant field (Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or related discipline) from a top-tier institution.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in portfolio management or a senior FX options/volatility role, ideally within a hedge fund or institutional asset management environment.