Fixed Income Portfolio Manager

£150,000 – £200,000 + Market-Leading Formulaic Bonuses

Location: United Kingdom (London – London) Type: Permanent

My client are a global proprietary trading firm and are expanding their hedge fund business for 2025. The client are looking to hire a Fixed Income Portfolio Manager to help build out a new independent trading pod. This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing platform that offers full autonomy over strategies and products, as well as access to market-leading infrastructure and quant-driven resources. They will consider independent hires, or onboarding an existing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop & Execute Systematic Strategies: Lead the design, execution, and ongoing refinement of systematic fixed income strategies.
• Full Ownership: You will have complete autonomy over your strategies, trading approaches, and products.
• Build a New Team: Take on the challenge of building and leading a new independent pod.
• Risk & Return Management: Focus on achieving a strong return on capital with a realized Sharpe ratio between 1.5-2.0+.
• Collaboration: Leverage cutting-edge quant tools, collaborate with the core tech team, and contribute to the broader growth and success of the hedge fund business.

Key Qualifications:

• Proven Track Record: At least 5 years of experience in fixed income trading with a demonstrable track record, including strong returns on capital and a realized Sharpe ratio of 1.5-2.0.
• Systematic Strategy Expertise: Expertise in building and managing systematic strategies, including quantitative models, data-driven approaches, and automated trading techniques.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Ability to take full ownership of a trading pod, with a focus on innovation and risk management.
• Market Insight: In-depth knowledge of global fixed income markets and the ability to adapt to changing market conditions.

Why Join?

• Market-Leading Platform: Access to state-of-the-art trading infrastructure and cutting-edge quantitative research resources.
• Autonomy & Ownership: Take full control of your trading strategies and decisions within a highly flexible environment.
• Competitive Compensation: Exceptional PnL split bonus structure, rewarding high performers with substantial financial upside.
• Global Opportunities: Flexibility to work from one of the global offices, with the ability to collaborate across regions or a remote working setup.

Reference: AMC/RSP/NW/FIPM