Portfolio Manager

AXQ Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation structure

Opportunity to build and lead a team

Job summary

An investment management firm is seeking a Portfolio Manager to develop and manage systematic strategies in equities and futures. You will lead the investment process and collaborate with quantitative researchers. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience running quant strategies and a strong educational background in a quantitative field. A competitive compensation structure is offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of track record running quant strategies in equities or futures.
• Education from a top-tier university in a quantitative or technical field.
• Strong hands-on programming skills and experience with large financial datasets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage systematic strategies in equities and/or futures.
• Design alpha-generating strategies and optimize portfolio construction.
• Implement risk management framework and own the investment process.

Skills

Running quant strategies

Strong programming skills

Working with large financial datasets

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's, Master’s or PhD in a quantitative or technical field

Job description

AXQ Capital is an investment management firm that employs systematic strategies and aims to generate consistent alpha in global markets. We are a team of passionate quants and technologists dedicated to applying scientific approaches and cutting-edge technologies to the field of quantitative research.

We maintain offices in New York, Beijing, Shanghai, and Xiamen.

Job Duties

As a Portfolio Manager, you will develop and manage systematic strategies in equities and/or futures across US and global markets. Working closely with quantitative researchers and developers, you will design alpha-generating strategies, optimize portfolio construction, and implement risk management framework. This role provides end-to-end ownership of the investment process - from research and signal generation to execution and performance attribution. This role also offers a competitive formula payout structure and the opportunity to build and lead your own team as you scale.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of track record running quant strategies in equities or futures as a sub-PM or senior QR
• Bachelor's, Master’s or PhD from a top-tier university in a quantitative or technical field
• Strong hands‑on programming skills and experience working with large financial datasets
• Creative, analytical, and collaborative mindset with strong attention to detail