Quantitative Portfolio Manager
Venture Search is collaborating with a prominent hedge fund that manages nearly $4 billion in assets and has close to two decades of experience. They operate on a global scale, particularly in the UK and the Middle East. The firm employs a multi-strategy approach, primarily concentrating on equity and fixed income investments.
This is an exciting opportunity to head the quantitative funds team, which represents a new initiative for them.
The client is looking for a seasoned Portfolio Manager who has a proven history of creating and implementing systematic strategies. You will have expertise in Equity Long/Short and trend-following strategies and have overseen a considerable capital allocation.
The focus of the strategies will be on MENA equity markets, so experience in this is beneficial. You should be experienced in collaborating with peers and actively participating in discussions regarding macroeconomic trends, geopolitical and regional changes, and the development of frontier and emerging markets. Those who can enhance the team's overall perspective and utilise shared knowledge to generate alpha will find this an ideal opportunity.
Role and responsibilities:
- Independently oversee a considerable capital allocation by designing, executing, and tracking an Equity Long/Short strategy along with Trend following strategies.
- Develop portfolios that emphasise maintaining a low net beta, balanced exposure across factors and industries, and a high attribution of idiosyncratic risk.
- Enforce rigorous risk management practices, continually evaluating the validity of all positions and investment theories.
- Collaborate effectively with the broader team, gaining insights and contributing value through shared knowledge and expertise.
- Ensure strict adherence to all industry regulations, rules, and internal company policies.
Experience:
- Demonstrated history of success in Equity Long/Short and/or trend-following strategies.
- +5 years of experience in managing portfolios, within hedge fund or asset management setting
- Strong programming skills (Python) with practical experience in developing algorithmic trading strategies.
- Established knowledge in relevant industries and/or geographical areas, along with risk management methods for equity portfolios.
- Experience executing mid to low-frequency trading strategies (holding periods ranging from intraday to several months) within a hedge fund or quantitative trading environment.
- Skilled in quantitative research, portfolio development, transaction cost optimization, risk management, execution, and post-trade analysis.