Portfolio Manager

Pharo Management; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

A global macro hedge fund is seeking an experienced Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager for their Hong Kong office. The ideal candidate should possess a strong track record in managing capital, demonstrating risk-adjusted returns. Responsibilities include developing a disciplined investment process and managing a portfolio focused on Emerging Markets. Candidates must have excellent analytical and communication skills and a relevant degree at least at the bachelor's level. This is a full-time position offering a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrably strong track record of managing capital for at least five years.
• High Sharpe ratio.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or Masters / PhD, preferably in a quantitative discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a disciplined investment process.
• Manage a portfolio in Emerging Markets.
• Collaborate and share market views with team and partners.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Risk-adjusted returns

Portfolio construction understanding

Team spirit

Team work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Masters / PhD in a quantitative discipline

Job description

Pharo Management is a leading global macro hedge fund with a focus on Emerging Markets. Founded in 2000, the firm currently manages approximately $7 billion in assets across five funds. Pharo trades foreign exchange, sovereign and corporate credit, local market interest rates, commodities, and their derivatives. Our investment approach combines macroeconomic fundamental research as well as technical analyses.

Pharo has offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi, and employs a diverse, dynamic team of 135 professionals representing over 20 nationalities and 30 languages. We are united by our founding values of excellence, curiosity, collaboration, respect, humility, and creativity. We are passionate about what we do and are committed to attracting the best and brightest talent.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager to work in our Hong Kong office. The successful candidate will need to have a demonstrably strong track record of managing capital for at least five years with a high Sharpe ratio.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a clear, disciplined, and sustainable investment process that produces strong ideas.
• Manage a portfolio in Emerging Markets debts, interest rate and foreign exchange instruments in accordance with established trading and risk parameters.
• Collaborate and share market views with partners, other portfolio managers and research team.

Required qualities and skills

• Proven track record of producing strong risk-adjusted returns.
• Strong understanding of portfolio construction and risk management.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree or Masters / PhD, preferably in a quantitative discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and team spirit.

Work status and location

• Full time in Hong Kong.