Systematic Vol Portfolio Manager / $10b+ AUM Hedge Fund

Opportunity

Key responsibilities

• Manage and develop a systematic volatility relative value strategy across global markets.
• Identify relative value opportunities across options, volatility surfaces, correlation, dispersion, and related instruments.
• Develop models to analyze volatility pricing, market relationships, and potential mispricing.
• Own portfolio construction, hedging, position sizing, and risk allocation.
• Monitor PnL attribution, drawdowns, Greeks, and portfolio sensitivities; maintain rigorous risk controls.
• Research and implement signals, models, and trading approaches to improve performance.
• Work with research, development, and execution specialists to improve modelling and trading efficiency.
• Assess strategy capacity, liquidity, and scalability for sustainable capital deployment.
• Track performance drivers and adjust positioning as market conditions change.

Ideal candidate

• Established systematic volatility relative value Portfolio Manager from a leading quantitative hedge fund or proprietary trading firm.
• Demonstrable live track record of attractive risk-adjusted returns from systematic volatility strategies.
• Deep expertise in options, volatility modelling, and relative value trading.
• Strong understanding of volatility surfaces, Greeks, correlation, dispersion, and portfolio hedging.
• Strong quantitative and programming capabilities, including systematic model development, testing, and implementation.
• Rigorous portfolio construction, risk management, and performance attribution capabilities.
• Evidence of repeatable alpha generation and ability to explain the strategy's edge and capacity.
• Able to work independently and collaborate with research, technology, and risk teams.

Platform and opportunity

• Access to institutional capital, advanced technology, and quantitative research resources.
• Meaningful investment responsibility and opportunity to develop and scale a proven strategy.
• Dubai-based role within an internationally connected investment business.

Compensation

• Compensation is described as competitive and aligned with experience, track record, and strategy performance.