Portfolio Manager - Trading

NPAworldwide; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative investment firm is searching for a talented Portfolio Manager to join their team. The role involves developing and managing systematic trading strategies, collaborating with professionals to enhance performance, and maintaining high standards of risk management. Ideal candidates will possess strong programming skills and a proven background in systematic trading.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Researcher or Portfolio Manager running systematic strategies.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or similar.
• Self-motivated and capable of operating independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage systematic trading strategies across equities and/or futures.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and risk professionals to optimize strategy performance.
• Maintain rigorous standards for portfolio risk management and execution.

Skills

Programming skills

Market inefficiencies

Risk management

Education

Undergraduate degree from a top-tier university in a quantitative or scientific field

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a STEM-related discipline

Job description

Our client, a leading and fully systematic multi-PM investment platform, is seeking a talented and driven Portfolio Manager to join their team. This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced professionals who are looking for a long-term home where they can scale their business, build a team, and implement strategies with the support of cutting-edge technology and a sophisticated risk management framework designed specifically for quantitative investing.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage systematic trading strategies across equities and/or futures.

Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and risk professionals to optimize strategy performance.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of the investment platform and tools.

Maintain rigorous standards for portfolio risk management and execution.

Qualifications

Proven experience as a Senior Researcher or Portfolio Manager running systematic strategies in equities and/or futures.

Undergraduate degree from a top-tier university in a quantitative or scientific field.

Strong programming skills to support research and portfolio development (e.g., Python, C++, or similar).

Passion for discovering and exploiting market inefficiencies.

Self-motivated and capable of operating independently.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated track record of independently managing a systematic trading book and associated risk.

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a STEM-related discipline.

Why Join Our Client
Our client is a globally respected systematic quantitative investment firm, home to a diverse team of researchers, engineers, and finance professionals. They are committed to using statistical and scientific methods to solve complex problems in the financial markets. Investment teams are fully supported by proprietary, state-of-the-art technology and data infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a culture that values innovation, autonomy, and high performance.

Portfolio Managers,Trading,Financial Applications

Demonstrated track record of independently managing a systematic trading book and associated risk.

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a STEM-related discipline.