Portfolio Manager 3+ Sharpe

Systematic Portfolio Manager – 3+ Sharpe | $2bn Hedge Fund Location – London or Fully Remote Description: Our client is an established $2bn hedge fund with a sophisticated systematic investment platform and a strong focus on identifying and backing exceptional quantitative Portfolio Managers. The firm is now looking to expand its systematic investment capabilities through the appointment of experienced PMs with a proven ability to generate strong, repeatable and risk-adjusted returns. The mandate is entirely strategy agnostic. The firm is open to systematic PMs across asset classes, trading styles and holding periods, with the primary focus being the quality of the underlying alpha and the strength of the PM's live track record. This is an opportunity for an established systematic investor to join a well-capitalised institutional platform while retaining meaningful ownership of their investment process. The Opportunity: The successful candidate will have responsibility for developing and managing their own systematic strategy within the firm's investment platform. The firm is particularly interested in PMs with a live Sharpe ratio of 3.0 or above and a demonstrable history of generating consistent alpha. There are no restrictions around asset class or strategy, with the firm willing to consider a broad range of systematic approaches. The role is designed for PMs who already have a proven investment process and are looking for a platform where they can continue to develop and scale their strategy. Candidates may be based in London or operate fully remotely, providing flexibility for exceptional PMs regardless of their preferred working location. Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage a systematic trading strategy across the markets and asset classes relevant to your expertise. Generate consistent, risk-adjusted returns through a robust and repeatable investment process. Take ownership of alpha generation, portfolio construction, execution and risk management. Continuously research and develop new signals, models and systematic strategies. Monitor portfolio performance, risk, drawdowns, liquidity and capacity. Refine strategies to improve robustness, scalability and consistency of returns. Manage capital efficiently within agreed risk parameters. Identify opportunities to diversify alpha sources and expand the strategy. Work with the firm's broader investment and technology resources where appropriate. Take direct responsibility for portfolio performance and risk. Ideal Candidate: Established Systematic Portfolio Manager with a strong live track record. Sharpe ratio of 3.0 or above. Proven ability to generate consistent and repeatable alpha. Strategy-agnostic background across any systematic asset class or trading style. Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities. Deep understanding of systematic research, portfolio construction and risk management. Experience managing live risk capital and taking direct responsibility for PnL. Clearly defined and repeatable investment process. Existing strategy with demonstrable capacity and scalability. Entrepreneurial mindset and desire to develop and scale a strategy within an established institutional platform. What’s on Offer: Join an established $2bn hedge fund. Completely strategy-agnostic mandate. Opportunity to develop and scale an established systematic strategy. Meaningful ownership of the investment process and portfolio. London-based or fully remote opportunity. Access to institutional capital and an established investment platform. Long-term opportunity to build and scale a systematic investment business. Up to 50% PnL Cuts If you are an established Systematic Portfolio Manager with a 3+ Sharpe live track record and are considering your next platform, Venture Search would welcome a confidential discussion. The firm is open across strategies, asset classes and trading horizons, with the quality of the PM and underlying alpha being the primary consideration.