At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and manage profitable trading strategies in global futures markets.
- Company: Dynamic proprietary trading firm with a focus on systematic strategies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to work in a new London office with a collaborative culture.
- Why this job: Join a cutting-edge team and make an impact in the fast-paced trading world.
- Qualifications: 3+ years of trading experience and strong quantitative skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Our client is a proprietary trading firm specialising in systematic strategies across global markets, with established offices in Chicago, New York, and Dubai. As part of its continued international growth, the firm is opening a new office in London and is searching for an experienced Portfolio Manager to join the team.
Role Overview
As a Portfolio Manager – Systematic Futures, you will take full ownership of designing, implementing and managing profitable trading strategies across CME, ICE and EUREX markets. You’ll focus on intraday to short-term models (holding periods from same day up to five days) and leverage your quantitative expertise to drive strong, consistent performance. This is an ideal role for a technically skilled, commercially driven trader with a proven background in alpha generation and a passion for systematic research.
What You’ll Do
- Build, optimise, and deploy high-quality systematic futures strategies in Python or C++
- Manage portfolio risk and capital allocation with discipline and precision
- Analyse real-time and historical data to enhance performance
- Work closely with engineering and research teams to strengthen infrastructure and tooling
Key Requirements
- Strong quantitative background with experience gained at a proprietary trading firm, hedge fund or family office
- 3+ years’ trading CME or Eurex futures
- Proficiency in Python or C++
- A proven and verifiable track record of profitable trading performance
- Sharpe Ratio of 3+ over a 12 month period
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Portfolio Manager - Futures employer: Stephenson Executive Search
As a leading multi-family office, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. Located in a vibrant financial hub, we offer competitive benefits, continuous professional development opportunities, and the chance to work alongside industry experts in wealth management and private equity. Join us to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence.
Contact Details:
Stephenson Executive Search Recruitment Team
