Start Up Futures/ FX Trader

Role:-

The team are looking to make their book more robust through the application of short-term strategies.

Your role will involve:-

• Trading a portfolio

• Totally responsible for the revenue generation on your portfolio

• Be expected to manage the risk profile within the limits provided by the firm's Risk department

• Alpha Capture

• alternative data for alpha generation

Requirements:-

Candidates should come from a quantitative or trading background with a live track record with a traded strategy with consistent monthly returns.

Min 5 years of relevant Hedge Fund industry experience in FX/ Futures. Ideally gained from working for a leading Systematic/Macro Hedge Fund or Global Alternative Asset Manager as a PM, Sub PM or Researcher.

• MS / PhD in science, math, engineering, statistics or similar.

• Excellent investment track record with proven ability to work in a team-oriented investment process.

• Expertise in alpha research, portfolio construction, optimization, risk management, trade execution and portfolio management.

• Ability to deploy and manage a strategy from inception.

This role is ideal for a PM who wants to focus only on trading and who would prefer to work in a start -up environment.

Apply:-

Please contact Sara Hunter at quants@ekafinance.com