What are the responsibilities and job description for the Portfolio Manager position at Anson McCade?
Portfolio Manager – Systematic Equities (New York/ London)
About the Firm
Our client is a leading systematic multi-strategy hedge fund known for its cutting-edge research, elite talent, and advanced technology. As part of their continued expansion, they are looking to grow their systematic equities business and are seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager with a deep background in stat arb and systematic equity trading.
The Role
As a Portfolio Manager, you will take full ownership of a systematic equity strategy—overseeing alpha research, portfolio construction, execution, and risk management. You’ll collaborate with a world-class team of quants and developers to research and implement new trading ideas, leveraging a powerful infrastructure and vast datasets.
Responsibilities
• Manage a systematic equity/stat arb portfolio in cash equities or equity index futures
• Research, design, and implement new alpha signals and trading strategies
• Oversee portfolio construction, optimization, and daily risk management
• Collaborate with quant researchers and engineers to refine models and execution logic
• Drive continuous improvement in strategy performance, scalability, and robustness
Your Background
• 5 years’ experience at a quant-driven hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or similar environment
• Proven multi-year track record managing a profitable systematic/stat arb portfolio
• MSc or PhD in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics) from a top-tier university
• Strong grasp of statistical modeling, machine learning, and signal generation techniques
• Deep experience with backtesting frameworks, simulations, and handling large datasets
• Advanced programming skills in Python and/or C
• High level of independence, intellectual curiosity, and entrepreneurial drive
What’s on Offer
• Significant capital allocation and autonomy to manage your strategy
• Access to a world-class research platform and data infrastructure
• Highly competitive base salary PnL-based payout
• Culture of innovation, collaboration, and performance
Salary : $200,000 - $250,000
