Associate Portfolio Manager - Systematic Strategies

1d1 day ago

Caxton Associates

London, GB · Full-time · £150,000 – £300,000

About this role

Caxton Associates, a global trading and investment firm founded in 1983, is seeking experienced individuals for its Associate Portfolio Manager Program focused on systematic strategies. The firm manages client and proprietary capital through global macro hedge fund strategies with offices in London, New York, Singapore, Monaco, Dubai, and Bengaluru.

Selected participants will develop and implement quantitative investment frameworks across various asset classes and holding periods. The role involves designing, backtesting, and deploying systematic strategies while utilizing a broad mandate to trade in global markets and instruments.

This program has been a proven talent pipeline, with over a quarter of current portfolio managers having joined through this route. Participants work alongside senior risk-takers in a collaborative environment focused on technical skill development and a deep understanding of systematic investing.

Successful candidates will present a detailed outline of their proposed investment strategy, along with a demonstrated track record. The firm has a history of developing world-class investment talent, fostering the next generation of portfolio managers.

Requirements

Demonstrated understanding of quantitative and systematic investment frameworks
Strong technical skills in systematic strategy development
Proven investing track record (if available)
Experience as a systematic portfolio manager or analyst in hedge funds or similar
Ability to present a detailed outline of a proposed investment strategy
Experience trading across multiple asset classes and holding periods

Responsibilities

Develop and implement quantitative and systematic investment strategies across multiple asset classes
Utilize a broad mandate to trade in a variety of global markets and instruments
Research and backtest systematic frameworks to validate investment hypotheses
Manage allocated capital with a focus on risk-adjusted returns
Collaborate with senior portfolio managers and risk-takers to refine investment approaches
Monitor and optimize live trading strategies across different holding periods

Benefits

Direct pathway to becoming a portfolio manager within a top-tier global macro firm
Access to a broad trading mandate across global markets and instruments
Part of a proven talent pipeline that has developed many senior risk-takers
Collaboration with experienced investment professionals in a global firm