Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager

Overview

1. Investment Strategy & Execution

• Develop and implement sophisticated investment strategies, including **Long/Short Equity, Global Macro, Event-Driven, or Quantitative** approaches.
• Make final "buy/sell" decisions and oversee the execution of large-block trades to minimize market impact and slippage.
• Monitor daily P&L and adjust positions in real-time based on market volatility or shifting economic indicators.

2. Portfolio Construction & Risk Management

• Architect a diversified portfolio that aligns with the fund’s mandate, managing net and gross exposure effectively.
• Utilize stress testing and scenario analysis to assess portfolio resilience against macro shocks (e.g., oil price fluctuations or interest rate hikes).
• Implement rigorous hedging strategies using derivatives, futures, and options to mitigate downside risk.

3. Research & Analysis

• Direct a team of Investment Analysts to identify undervalued assets and market inefficiencies.
• Evaluate complex financial statements, corporate governance structures, and geopolitical trends affecting the GCC and global markets.
• Liaise with sell-side analysts, industry experts, and C-suite executives of portfolio companies to gather proprietary insights.

4. Investor Relations & Compliance

• Act as a primary point of contact for Institutional Investors and Limited Partners (LPs), providing transparent performance attribution.
• Ensure all trading activities adhere to the **Qatar Financial Centre (QFC)** regulatory framework and international compliance standards (AML/KYC).
• Collaborate with the middle and back-office teams to ensure seamless fund administration, audit, and reporting.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• **Experience:** 12+ years in asset management or hedge funds, with a proven track record (5+ years) as a lead Portfolio Manager managing AUM of at least **QAR 500M+**.
• **Education:** Master’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, or Economics. **CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)** designation is mandatory.
• **Technical Proficiency:**
• Expert-level mastery of **Bloomberg Terminal**, FactSet, or Reuters Eikon.
• Advanced financial modeling (Excel/VBA) and experience with quantitative tools (Python or R is a plus).
• **Strategic Mindset:** Deep understanding of global macroeconomics and the specific drivers of the MENA region’s capital markets.
• **Leadership:** Experience mentoring high-performing analysts and managing cross-functional operations.
• **Language:** Professional fluency in **English** is required; Arabic is highly advantageous for regional networking.
• Pay: QAR315.00 - QAR475.00 per hour