Portfolio Manager

£200,000 - 250,000 GBP

PnL % split deal

Onsite WORKING

Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent

Portfolio Manager - Systematic Equities (New York/ London)

About the Firm

Our client is a leading systematic multi-strategy hedge fund known for its cutting-edge research, elite talent, and advanced technology. As part of their continued expansion, they are looking to grow their systematic equities business and are seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager with a deep background in stat arb and systematic equity trading.

The Role

As a Portfolio Manager, you will take full ownership of a systematic equity strategy-overseeing alpha research, portfolio construction, execution, and risk management. You'll collaborate with a world-class team of quants and developers to research and implement new trading ideas, leveraging a powerful infrastructure and vast datasets.

Responsibilities

• Manage a systematic equity/stat arb portfolio in cash equities or equity index futures
• Research, design, and implement new alpha signals and trading strategies
• Oversee portfolio construction, optimization, and daily risk management
• Collaborate with quant researchers and engineers to refine models and execution logic
• Drive continuous improvement in strategy performance, scalability, and robustness

Your Background

• 5+ years' experience at a quant-driven hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or similar environment
• Proven multi-year track record managing a profitable systematic/stat arb portfolio
• MSc or PhD in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics) from a top-tier university
• Strong grasp of statistical modeling, machine learning, and signal generation techniques
• Deep experience with backtesting frameworks, simulations, and handling large datasets
• Advanced programming skills in Python and/or C++
• High level of independence, intellectual curiosity, and entrepreneurial drive

What's on Offer

• Significant capital allocation and autonomy to manage your strategy
• Access to a world-class research platform and data infrastructure
• Highly competitive base salary + PnL-based payout
• Culture of innovation, collaboration, and performance