Portfolio Manager - Tier 1 Hedge Fund - Venture Search : Job Details

Tier 1 Global Hedge Fund

Portfolio Manager – Systematic Strategies

Location: New York, NY (On-site)

Venture Search are working with a global quantitative investment firm is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to join its multi-manager, fully systematic platform. This is a unique opportunity for PMs or senior researchers who are looking to take their systematic strategies to the next level with the support of a highly sophisticated infrastructure, a collaborative environment, and a rigorous approach to risk management tailored for quantitative investing.

They are a team of researchers, engineers, and finance professionals using scientific methods and advanced statistical modelling to identify opportunities and generate returns in global markets. The firm operates at the cutting edge of quantitative research and technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and implement systematic strategies across global markets, including equities and/or futures.
• Independently drive research and portfolio construction using data-driven methods.
• Collaborate with internal teams across research, engineering, and risk to ensure robust strategy execution.
• Leverage the firm's proprietary platform for signal development, backtesting, and live trading.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Portfolio Manager or Senior Quant Researcher focused on systematic strategies.
• Strong background in quantitative research and a passion for uncovering inefficiencies in the markets.
• Bachelor's degree from a top-tier institution in a quantitative or technical field (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering).
• Exceptional programming and data analysis skills (e.g., Python or similar).
• Highly self-directed and capable of working independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record managing a live systematic book and overseeing portfolio risk.
• Master's or PhD in a STEM field.
• Experience trading both equity and futures strategies is a strong plus.