Quant Trader (Equities)

Venture Search is hiring a Systematic Portfolio Manager (Equities) for a leading global proprietary trading firm. The role involves deploying HFT and intraday MFT strategies, managing trading performance, and optimizing alpha models. Candidates should have proven experience in systematic trading and strong quantitative skills. The position offers significant autonomy, capital allocation, and is flexible in location, making it suitable for exceptional candidates looking to scale their strategies.
Systematic Portfolio Manager – Equities (HFT / Intraday MFT)

Location: Flexible

Company: Confidential (via Venture Search)



Venture Search is partnering with a leading global proprietary trading firm to hire Systematic Portfolio Managers as part of a major expansion of its systematic equities business.



Our client is a highly respected quantitative trading firm with a strong track record of backing elite systematic talent across global markets. Following continued investment into its equities platform, the firm is looking to add experienced PMs with proven HFT and intraday MFT strategies who are capable of building scalable, high-performing trading franchises.



This is a true PM mandate, offering significant autonomy, meaningful capital allocation, and the opportunity to play a key role in the firm's next phase of growth.




The Role



As a Systematic Portfolio Manager, you will:




Deploy and scale fully systematic HFT and/or intraday MFT strategies across equities markets
Take full ownership of live trading performance, capital deployment, and risk management
Continue to develop and optimise alpha models, execution frameworks, and portfolio construction
Work alongside dedicated quantitative developers and engineers to maximise strategy performance
Contribute to the continued growth of the firm's systematic equities platform


This role is designed for experienced PMs with established strategies who are looking to scale within a world-class trading environment.




Requirements




Proven experience operating as a Systematic Portfolio Manager within a leading proprietary trading firm or quantitative hedge fund
Demonstrated success running fully systematic HFT and/or intraday MFT equities strategies
Strong track record of generating consistent, scalable, risk-adjusted returns
Deep understanding of equity market microstructure and electronic execution
Strong quantitative and technical capabilities, including programming proficiency (Python, C++, or similar)
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate autonomously while collaborating with world-class technology and research teams



What’s on Offer




Opportunity to join a leading global proprietary trading firm during a significant equities expansion
Meaningful capital allocation with the ability to scale proven strategies
Access to world-class trading infrastructure, technology, and engineering support
Highly competitive compensation with strong performance-linked upside
Flexible location for exceptional candidates
High-performance environment built around elite systematic PMs



If you are a systematic equities PM with a proven HFT or intraday MFT strategy looking to scale your business on a global platform, Venture Search would welcome a confidential discussion.



Please apply directly or contact Venture Search for a discreet conversation.