Portfolio Manager – Quant / Intraday

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Position Overview
As a Quantitative Portfolio Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing cutting-edge quantitative investment strategies, with a focus on intraday trading. You will conduct in-depth research and analysis of financial markets, manage and optimise investment portfolios to achieve target returns, and collaborate with other team members on research and trading ideas.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement innovative quantitative investment strategies aligned with the company’s objectives
- Build and optimise intraday trading strategies to capture market opportunities
- Conduct thorough research and analysis of financial markets to inform investment decisions
- Manage and optimise investment portfolios to achieve target returns while managing risk
- Monitor portfolio performance and risk exposure, making necessary adjustments
- Collaborate with team members to share insights, research, and trading ideas
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company’s investment processes and methodologies
Requirements
- Proven experience as a quantitative portfolio manager or on a proprietary trading desk
- Strong programming skills, particularly in Python and R
- Deep knowledge of financial markets and investment strategies
- Demonstrable track record of developing effective portfolio construction and risk frameworks
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small and growing team
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, physics, or computer science; advanced degree preferred