Equity Statistical Arbitrage Portfolio Manager – London

Octavius Finance has partnered with an established hedge fund to appoint an experienced Equity Statistical Arbitrage Portfolio Manager into its London investment team.

This is a significant build out within US equities, supported by substantial investment in trading infrastructure, research and technology.

The firm has developed a strong platform across the major US exchanges, supported by around 20 researchers, developers and technologists. They are now looking for an experienced Portfolio Manager who can leverage that infrastructure and take ownership of a meaningful equity stat arb mandate.

The role is focused on mid frequency US equity statistical arbitrage, with holding periods ranging from short term through to several days.

This is a genuine front office investment role offering significant ownership across idea generation, research, portfolio construction, implementation and live risk management, with the opportunity to deploy meaningful capital within an established hedge fund platform.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage systematic equity statistical arbitrage strategies across US equity markets.

• Generate and develop investment ideas from initial research through to live implementation.

• Own portfolio construction, risk management and ongoing strategy development.

• Work closely with the firm's research, technology and trading teams to optimise the investment process.

• Leverage an established trading and research infrastructure across the major US exchanges.

• Continuously assess strategy performance, market behaviour and opportunities to improve risk adjusted returns.

Requirements:

We're interested in speaking with experienced investors who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience managing equity statistical arbitrage strategies within a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm or systematic investment business.

• A strong and demonstrable live track record.

• Experience managing a substantial investment book, ideally $1bn or more.

• Deep understanding of systematic equity portfolio construction and risk management.

• Experience generating and developing investment ideas end to end.

• Significant experience operating across different market environments.

• A hands on investment approach and a willingness to remain close to the research and portfolio construction process.

The focus is firmly on proven investment experience and realised performance rather than academic pedigree or programming credentials.

Why Join?

• Join an established hedge fund making a significant investment into its US equities platform.

• Access a strong existing research, technology and execution infrastructure.

• Run meaningful capital with substantial ownership over the investment process.

• Work alongside an experienced team of researchers, developers and technologists.

• Join a focused build where the emphasis is on high quality investment talent rather than creating an oversized platform.

If you're an experienced Equity Statistical Arbitrage Portfolio Manager looking for greater ownership, meaningful capital and the infrastructure to scale a proven strategy, we'd be delighted to discuss this opportunity in confidence.

To apply, please send a copy of your Word CV to fundmanagement@octaviusfinance.com