A successful investment manager based in Dubai is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager with a track record developing and deploying systematic strategies. You will have specialised in Equity Long/Short, trend following strategies and have managed a significant capital allocation. The strategy focus will be MENA equity markets and therefore the right person will ideally have relevant knowledge operating in this space. You will be familiar collaborating with colleagues and contributing to regular discussions about macroeconomic trends, geopolitical and regional developments, and the evolution of frontier and emerging financial markets. Someone able to contribute to the broader team's perspective and leverage the collective knowledge to generate alpha will find this an ideal platform.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage a significant capital allocation by creating, executing, and monitoring an Equity Long/Short strategy and Trend following strategies.
- Construct portfolios with a focus on maintaining low net beta, balanced factor and industry exposure, and high idiosyncratic risk attribution.
- Implement stringent risk management, actively assessing the merits of all positions and investment theses.
- Collaborate effectively within the wider team, learning from and adding value to collective insights and expertise.
- Ensure strict compliance with all industry rules, regulations, and internal company policies.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven track record in Equity Long/Short or/and trend following strategies, demonstrated by robust investment acumen
- More than 5 years experience in portfolio management, preferably within a hedge fund.
- Good Python coding skills with applied experience building algo based strategies.
- Demonstrated expertise in the industries and/or regions of focus, as well as risk management techniques for equity portfolios.
- Experience running mid/low frequency (intraday to months average holding) trading strategies within a hedge fund or quantitative trading platform.
- Expertise in quantitative research, portfolio construction, transaction cost optimisation, risk management, execution and post trade analysis.
