Portfolio Specialist - Systematic Macro Hedge Fund - London

Location: London, UK

Our client is a Hedge Fund providing systematic global macro trend solutions globally. The firm invests across equity, commodity futures, FX and fixed income global markets, employing a variety of different investment styles. The client is looking to hire a portfolio specialist with technical ability and programming skills.

The role will sit within the investment team and the successful candidate will work closely with and report to the Senior Portfolio Manager and Co-Head of Research. This is an exciting and demanding position with varied responsibilities. There is also the opportunity to progress within the role and move closer to quantitative research, based on how well you can perform.
Responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out data analysis and creating reports
• Supporting the investment team
• Producing decks and assisting with client-facing material
• Understanding and communicating the portfolio and strategies
• Coding tasks
• Working alongside the PM and researchers

Requirements:

• 3-5 years' experience within the finance industry (e.g. Asset Manager, Hedge Fund, Investment Bank or Consultancy)
• Strong Quantitative skills (Python proficiency preferred)
• Ability to use spreadsheets and models
• Excellence written and verbal communication skills
• Educated to university degree level in a quantitative related discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Data Science, Finance, Economics etc.)
• Right to work in the UK

If you meet all the requirements of the role, please send your CV in WORD format to quantresearch@octaviusfinance.com for an initial discussion with one of our experienced consultants.