Exclusive Opportunity – Work Directly with the Founder

We are working directly with the founder of a well-known hedge fund to hire a Senior Portfolio Manager (PM) for Systematic Equities. This is a unique opportunity to lead a large, high-performing team and drive systematic alpha generation within a well-capitalized, institutionally backed platform.

For the right candidate, this opportunity may include a Separately Managed Account (SMA) structure, allowing for independent capital deployment while leveraging the firm’s best-in-class infrastructure, execution, and operational support.

The Role

This role is ideal for a senior-level Portfolio Manager with a strong track record in systematic equities and proven experience in managing large teams. You will oversee alpha research, portfolio construction, risk management, and execution strategies across global equity markets.

As a key hire working directly with the founder, you will have the opportunity to shape the next phase of systematic equity investing at one of the industry’s most respected firms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and scale systematic equity strategies (market-neutral, statistical arbitrage, factor investing, intraday/mid-frequency trading).
• Lead and manage a large team of quant researchers, traders, and engineers, ensuring a culture of innovation and performance.
• Oversee portfolio construction, risk management, and execution algorithms, optimizing for return stability and scalability.
• Utilize alternative datasets, deep learning, and machine learning models to enhance alpha generation.
• Deploy strategies globally, ensuring efficient capital allocation across regions and instruments.
• Manage and optimize execution algorithms to reduce trading costs and improve implementation efficiency.
• Potential to run a Separately Managed Account (SMA) for independent capital deployment while benefiting from the firm’s infrastructure.
• Collaborate directly with the founder and senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10+ years of experience in systematic equity portfolio management at a hedge fund, asset manager, or proprietary trading firm.
• Proven track record of generating strong risk-adjusted returns (Sharpe 2.0+ over multiple years).
• Experience managing and scaling a high-performing team (10+ quants, traders, engineers).
• Expertise in quantitative modeling, portfolio optimization, and execution strategies.
• Proficiency in programming (Python, C++, R) and experience with cloud computing, distributed systems, and alternative datasets.
• Deep understanding of market microstructure, factor-based strategies, and portfolio risk management.
• Ability to operate independently within an SMA structure, efficiently managing capital and research initiatives.

Why This Opportunity?

• Direct access to the founder of a top-tier hedge fund, offering unparalleled strategic influence.
• Significant capital allocation with potential for a Separately Managed Account (SMA) structure.
• Full autonomy to build and scale a team, backed by world-class infrastructure and execution capabilities.
• Access to institutional-quality data, technology, and research resources.
• Highly competitive compensation package (base + PnL-based profit-sharing).
• A long-term institutional commitment to systematic equity investing, providing stability and scalability.

Next Steps

If you are an experienced Portfolio Manager with a strong track record in systematic equities and are looking for an opportunity to run a large team or manage an SMA within a leading hedge fund, apply now to discuss this exclusive opportunity.