An established and leading Hedge Fund is seeking to recruit an experienced Portfolio Manager to join their overseas operations.

The Quantitative Portfolio Manager will be responsible for enhancing the firm's existing strategies, and developing new ones, through a highly disciplined quantitative approach, and overseeing trading and management of the futures and currency portfolios, including managed accounts. The job also requires meeting clients and prospects, and attending conferences and marketing trips.

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic individual with a proven track record in quantitative portfolio management, particularly in index and currency futures. The successful candidate must hold a PhD in a quantitative discipline, and possess excellent all round analytical abilities. The ability to communicate effectively with senior management, other portfolio managers, and clients is key to success.

The following skills/experiences are also a prerequisite for the job:

• Ø PhD in mathematics or mathematical sciences
• Ø Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline
• Ø Previous experience in a similar quantitative portfolio management role, preferably in Futures.
• Ø Previous experience in Risk Management
• Ø Prior product development experience in developed markets
• Ø Research with significant mathematical modelling content, data analysis and statistics
• Ø Strong methodical, problem solving and numerical reasoning skills are a must
• Ø Strategic, critical and analytical mindset
• Ø Strategic management skills and decision making at high level
• Ø Outstanding Programming and development skills, preferably including C/C++ and MATLAB or other modeling languages
• Ø Thorough understanding of the Hedge Fund industry
• Ø Strong organizational and team work skills
• Ø Good leadership skills and the ability to work independently and drive results
• Ø General product knowledge

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, with long term career opportunities, and a location with a very high quality of life.

To apply: Send your resume in word format as well as your current compensation to:  mdellefave@advhr.com

Recruiting for the investment banking and hedge fund community in the areas of: Analyst Private Equity, Hedge Fund, Fund of Funds, and Investment Bank. Associate level up to Director/SVP. Sectors I cover are: Mergers and Acquisitions, Debt and Equity Capital Markets, Research, Quantitative Analytics, Alternative Investments, Foreign Exchange, Fund Management, Corporate Banking, Private Banking and Wealth Management, Operations, Investment Consulting, Global Custody, Risk Management, Compliance. My email: mdellefave@advhr.com