Portfolio Manager
Systematic Macro Portfolio Manager - $10bn+ Global Hedge FundLocation - Dubai, London, Singapore, or Remote Description:Our client is a highly successful global multi-strategy hedge fund with $10bn+ AUM and a long-established presence across quantitative, volatility, fundamental and tactical investment strategies. The firm has built a sophisticated quantitative investment platform that combines substantial capital with proprietary technology, extensive data and institutional-grade risk and execution infrastructure. Its Quant business, Quantic, trades systematic strategies globally across equities, futures and options, with dedicated development resources that allow Portfolio Managers to plug directly into a modular platform rather than build an entire infrastructure stack from scratch.The firm's systematic macro capabilities span commodity futures, bond futures, FX, relative-value commodities and CTA-style strategies. The platform is designed around autonomous, entrepreneurial investment teams, with the infrastructure and resources to allow successful strategies to scale. As part of the continued expansion of its global investment platform, the firm is looking to hire an experienced Systematic Macro Portfolio Manager to establish and manage a dedicated strategy from its Dubai office. The Opportunity:The successful candidate will have significant autonomy to develop and manage a systematic macro strategy across global futures and liquid macro markets. The mandate can be tailored around the PM's existing investment process, research capabilities and proven source of alpha. The firm is open to a range of systematic macro approaches, provided the candidate has a demonstrable track record and a clear, scalable edge.The strategy could encompass global commodity futures, rates, FX and other liquid futures markets, with flexibility around trading horizon and methodology depending on the PM's expertise. The role is particularly suited to an entrepreneurial systematic investor who wants to bring an established strategy onto a highly sophisticated institutional platform and take responsibility for its continued development and scaling. Key Responsibilities:Develop and manage a dedicated systematic macro portfolio across global futures markets.Generate and implement systematic trading strategies across commodities, rates, FX and other liquid macro instruments.Develop systematic alpha through statistical modelling, quantitative research and robust signal generation.Take ownership of the complete investment process from research and strategy development through to portfolio construction, execution and risk management.Construct portfolios with a strong focus on risk-adjusted returns, liquidity, diversification and capital efficiency.Manage portfolio risk, drawdowns, leverage, liquidity and position sizing within agreed parameters.Research and develop new systematic strategies as market opportunities evolve.Work closely with the firm's quantitative research, technology, execution and risk teams.Utilise the firm's proprietary technology, data infrastructure and quantitative capabilities to enhance and scale the strategy.Continue to develop and refine the investment process while maintaining a high degree of autonomy.Contribute to the broader systematic macro platform and help identify new opportunities across global markets. Ideal Candidate:We are looking for an established Systematic Macro Portfolio Manager / Quantitative Trader with:A demonstrable track record of profitability in systematic macro trading.Strong experience across global futures markets.Deep knowledge of one or more of commodity futures, bond futures, FX or other liquid macro markets.A clearly defined and repeatable systematic investment process.Strong quantitative research, statistical modelling and programming capabilities.Experience taking systematic strategies from research through to live implementation.Strong understanding of portfolio construction, execution and risk management.A proven ability to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns.An entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to operate with significant autonomy.The ability to work collaboratively with quantitative researchers, developers, execution specialists and risk professionals.Candidates with an existing strategy, live track record or established research infrastructure are particularly encouraged to apply. What’s on Offer:Join a $10bn+ global multi-strategy hedge fund with a significant and established quantitative investment platform.Genuine PM ownership and autonomy.Access to substantial institutional capital and sophisticated systematic trading infrastructure.Dedicated development and quantitative resources supporting Portfolio Managers.Access to extensive data, technology and execution capabilities.Opportunity to build and scale a systematic macro strategy within an established global platform.Dubai-based role within the firm's growing international footprint; Walleye's official materials list Dubai as one of its global offices.Highly competitive compensation with significant performance-linked economics. If you are an experienced Systematic Macro PM with a proven track record across global futures and are looking for the capital, infrastructure and autonomy to scale your strategy, Venture Search would welcome a confidential discussion.