Portfolio Manager - Index Vol

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to oversee its Index Volatility Relative Value book in London. The ideal candidate will possess over 7 years experience in trading index volatility, with a proven track record of generating consistent returns and strong quantitative skills. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on maximizing strategy efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in index volatility strategies.
• 3+ year track record of risk-adjusted returns.
• Deep expertise in index options markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage a capitalized volatility RV portfolio focusing on global index options.
• Identify relative value dislocations in implied vs realized vol.
• Collaborate with internal risk and execution teams.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Risk management

Volatility analytics

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

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Portfolio Manager - Index Vol, London (City of London)

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Role Overview

A $26bn hedge fund is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to run an Index Volatility Relative Value book. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of generating uncorrelated returns and managing risk within a defined mandate.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently run and manage a capitalized volatility RV portfolio, focusing on global index options (e.g., SPX, EuroStoxx, Nikkei).
• Identify and exploit relative value dislocations in implied vs realized vol, cross-index dispersion, calendar spreads, skew, and convexity.
• Apply discretionary, quantitative, or hybrid techniques to develop high-conviction, risk-balanced trade ideas.
• Monitor, evaluate, and optimize portfolio performance, drawdowns, and exposure metrics in real-time.
• Collaborate with internal risk, execution, and data teams to maximize strategy efficiency and scalability.
• Ensure full compliance with internal limits, regulatory requirements, and best practices in risk management.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 7+ years of experience trading index volatility strategies at a leading hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or investment bank.
• Demonstrated 3+ year track record of consistent, risk-adjusted returns in a volatility RV context.
• Deep expertise in index options markets, including volatility surfaces, term structure, and relative value modeling.
• Strong quantitative skills; Python, R, or MATLAB proficiency preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic execution, volatility analytics, and cross-asset hedging techniques.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage risk responsibly, and contribute positively in a collaborative environment.