Portfolio Manager

About the Opportunity

My client is a leading quantitative hedge fund looking to build out new desks in the short term and intraday futures space. They are seeking senior candidates with experience in managing a systematic and quant-driven futures portfolio with a multi-year track record. The client offers a strong upside opportunity with a culture dedicated to scalability and low turnover. They provide a competitive global platform and strong central support system and resources enabling new traders to go live as quickly as possible.

Responsibilities

• Managing and trading a quant-driven intraday futures portfolio
• Researching and developing new trading ideas and signals
• Managing portfolio risk and PnL
• Working alongside quant and development support in the roll-out of trading strategy and/or infrastructure

About You

• Multi-year track record live trading systematic futures portfolio
• 5 years+ experience in quant/systematic trading firm
• Expertise in alpha research, portfolio construction, risk management, optimization, and execution
• A strong background in mathematics and statistics, with good knowledge of statistical models and signal generation
• Proficiency in back-testing, simulation, and statistical techniques
• A MSc/PhD from a top-tier university
• Strong programming skills in Python or C++