Portfolio Manager - London

Portfolio Manager - London

London Full-Time 75600 - 92400 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage significant capital allocations and develop macro strategies across global markets.
  • Company: Capula Investment Management, a leading global investment manager with a collaborative culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonuses, comprehensive health insurance, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Enjoy onsite meals, gym facilities, and a flat organisational structure for greater ownership.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the investment world.
  • Qualifications: Proven track record in macro strategies and strong risk management skills.

The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.

Company Overview:

Capula Investment Management, founded in 2005, is a global investment manager specialising in absolute return, enhanced fixed income, macro and crisis alpha strategies. With offices across key financial centres globally and approximately USD 35bn in assets under management, the firm focuses on delivering low or negatively correlated returns to traditional equity and fixed income markets. Capula manages a range of strategies with a strong emphasis on relative value, macro and interest rate markets, supported by a sizeable and experienced investment team. The firm operates with a broad investment mandate, enabling it to trade across a wide range of global markets and instruments.

Requirements:

Capula Investment Management is seeking experienced Portfolio Managers across a range of strategies, including but not limited to:

  • Fixed Income Relative Value
  • Macro (including credit, commodities, mortgages and broader cross-asset opportunities)
  • Rates
  • Crisis Alpha
  • Quantitative and Systematic Strategies

In this role, you will be responsible for managing a significant capital allocation, implementing disciplined risk management, and operating within a highly specialised, research-driven environment. The firm places strong emphasis on collaboration, with regular dialogue around global macroeconomic developments, monetary policy, and interest rate markets.

We are looking for professionals who can generate differentiated insights within their investment universe, contribute to the firm’s broader macro and relative value perspective, and leverage shared expertise to deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute discretionary and or systematic macro and relative value strategies across global markets, with a focus on interest rates, FX and related instruments.
  • Identify and express thematic and relative value opportunities driven by macroeconomic fundamentals, central bank policy and market dislocations.
  • Actively manage portfolio risk within a disciplined framework, including position sizing, liquidity and drawdown management.
  • Partner closely with trading, research and risk teams to optimise trade structuring and implementation across instruments such as swaps, futures, options and sovereign bonds.
  • Continuously refine strategies in response to evolving market conditions and economic developments.
  • Communicate portfolio positioning, performance and risk exposures clearly to internal stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the broader investment platform through active participation in idea generation, market discussion and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications:

  • Proven track record of alpha generation within macro and or relative value strategies, supported by strong risk management discipline.
  • Deep understanding of global macroeconomics, monetary policy and cross-asset relationships.
  • Strong execution capability across developed and emerging market rates and FX products.
  • Clear, repeatable investment process, with the ability to manage capital with a high degree of autonomy.
  • Collaborative mindset, with the ability to contribute effectively within a team-oriented investment environment.

Benefits:

Capula is committed to supporting all employees in developing their careers and delivering their best work. We offer a collaborative and high-performance environment where portfolio managers are empowered with resources, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a significant impact. Benefits include:

  • A highly competitive base salary and discretionary bonus structure, reviewed annually
  • 20 days of paid annual leave, plus public holidays
  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance, along with other core employee benefits
  • Exceptional training, mentoring, and staff development opportunities to support continuous professional growth
  • Exposure to a flat and agile organisational structure, enabling greater ownership and decision-making responsibility
  • Onsite breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided daily in our employee restaurant
  • Onsite gym facilities and corporate gym membership
  • Access to a dynamic, intellectually engaging team with cross-asset collaboration and open communication

Portfolio Manager - London employer: Capula Investment Management

Capula Investment Management is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment that empowers Hedge Fund Controllers to make impactful decisions within a high-performance culture. With a strong focus on employee development, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, including onsite meals and gym facilities, Capula fosters a supportive atmosphere for professional growth and innovation in the heart of a global financial centre.

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Contact Details:

Capula Investment Management Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Portfolio Manager - London

Portfolio Management
Risk Management
Macro Economics
Relative Value Strategies
Discretionary Trading
Systematic Trading
Capital Allocation