Senior PM, Systematic Equities - Lead Alpha & Team; SMA

Alpha/Signal Generation, Data Science, Finance, Systematic Trading & Research

Chicago, Florida, London, Middle East, New York

We are working directly with the founder of a well-known hedge fund to hire a Senior Portfolio Manager (PM) for Systematic Equities
. This is a unique opportunity to lead a large, high-performing team and drive systematic alpha generation within a well-capitalized, institutionally backed platform
.

For the right candidate
, this opportunity may include a Separately Managed Account (SMA) structure
, allowing for independent capital deployment while leveraging the firm’s best-in-class infrastructure, execution, and operational support
.

This role is ideal for a senior-level Portfolio Manager with a strong track record in systematic equities and proven experience in managing large teams
. You will oversee alpha research, portfolio construction, risk management, and execution strategies across global equity markets.

As a key hire working directly with the founder
, you will have the opportunity to shape the next phase of systematic equity investing at one of the industry’s most respected firms.

• Develop and scale systematic equity strategies (market-neutral, statistical arbitrage, factor investing, intraday/mid-frequency trading).
• Lead and manage a large team of quant researchers, traders, and engineers
  , ensuring a culture of innovation and performance.
• Oversee portfolio construction, risk management, and execution algorithms
  , optimizing for return stability and scalability.
• Utilize alternative datasets, deep learning, and machine learning models to enhance alpha generation.
• Deploy strategies globally
  , ensuring efficient capital allocation across regions and instruments.
• Manage and optimize execution algorithms to reduce trading costs and improve implementation efficiency.
• Potential to run a Separately Managed Account (SMA) for independent capital deployment while benefiting from the firm’s infrastructure.
• Collaborate directly with the founder and senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives.

• 10+ years of experience in systematic equity portfolio management at a hedge fund, asset manager, or proprietary trading firm.
• Proven track record of generating strong risk-adjusted returns (Sharpe 2.0+ over multiple years).
• Experience managing and scaling a high-performing team (10+ quants, traders, engineers).
• Expertise in quantitative modeling, portfolio optimization, and execution strategies
  .
• Proficiency in programming (Python, C++, R) and experience with cloud computing, distributed systems, and alternative datasets
  .
• Deep understanding of market microstructure, factor-based strategies, and portfolio risk management
  .
• Ability to operate independently within an SMA structure
  , efficiently managing capital and research initiatives.

• Direct access to the founder of a top-tier hedge fund
  , offering unparalleled strategic influence.
• Significant capital allocation with potential for a Separately Managed Account (SMA) structure.
• Full autonomy to build and scale a team
  , backed by world-class infrastructure and execution capabilities
  .
• Access to institutional-quality data, technology, and research resources
  .
• Highly competitive compensation package (base + PnL-based profit-sharing).
• A long-term institutional commitment to systematic equity investing, providing stability and scalability.