Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent
PORTFOLIO STRATEGY QUANT - Global Macro Fund (London)
A leading global macro hedge fund is looking to hire a Portfolio Strategy Quant to join its high-impact, cross-functional Portfolio Strategy team. This group sits at the centre of the investment process, working closely with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Quant Research, Risk, and Technology to shape firm-wide portfolio construction and strategic positioning.
You will help design and evolve the frameworks that drive allocation decisions, risk management, systematic insights, and trader decision-support. This is a highly visible role with direct influence on the fund's investment strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Develop systematic and quantitative frameworks that support portfolio-level decision-making.
Optimise risk allocation across asset classes and investment strategies.
Build and enhance tools used by traders and analysts for forecasting, hedging, and strategy evaluation.
Conduct bespoke analytics related to risk premia, alternative data, scenario analysis, and portfolio construction.
Partner with Technology and AI teams to extract insights from complex and alternative datasets.
Produce clear, actionable intelligence that helps investment teams identify, size, and manage positions.
Experience & Background
5-10 years of experience in financial markets in areas such as portfolio strategy, quant research, macro, or risk.
Strong exposure to traders, PMs or senior investment stakeholders.
Deep intuition across derivatives, macro markets, and portfolio risk.
Technical Skills
Strong coding ability, with Python as a core requirement (object-oriented programming).
Excellent mathematical intuition and comfort with statistical modelling and data analysis.
Ability to build high-quality, production-grade analytical tools and frameworks.
Personal Qualities
A strong problem solver able to work with imperfect information.
Clear communicator who can translate analysis into actionable insights.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and works well both independently and collaboratively.
Curious, pragmatic, and willing to take initiative.
Why Join?
Work directly with senior investors on firm-wide strategic portfolio decisions.
Exposure to high-impact, cross-asset macro investing.
Collaborative, intellectually rigorous environment with deep resources.
Strong culture of professional development, mentorship, and internal mobility.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.