Market Neutral Portfolio Manager
On-site Dubai Manager Investment & Corporate Development
At a glance
Manager-level Investment & Corporate Development role at High Street Resources. Dubai.
Pay not stated Investment & Corporate Development salary
RoleInvestment & Corporate Development
SeniorityManager
LocationDubai
WorkplaceOn-site
PostedDec 3, 2025
Role brief
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Build and run equity strategies that pair long and short positions while targeting risk-adjusted returns
- Handle daily portfolio oversight, keeping holdings within the fund’s investment rules and risk boundaries
- Research companies and industries to assess long and short opportunities, using fundamental analysis to weigh potential upside and risk
- Track factor exposure, beta and other portfolio risks with risk models, working with the risk team to stay within limits
- Use market movements, economic signals and industry changes to guide investment choices
What you bring
- At least ten years managing portfolios at a hedge fund or asset manager, focused on market-neutral or long/short approaches
- A solid grasp of financial markets, securities and trading methods
- Strong grounding in quantitative techniques and statistical analysis
Who this fits
This manager-level role suits an experienced portfolio manager focused on equity market-neutral investing. The position is based on-site in Dubai.
From the employer
Our client is a global top tier multi strategy Hedge Fund. They are seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to join their team based in Dubai.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute market-neutral investment strategies within the equity space to achieve consistent risk-adjusted returns.
- Oversee the daily operations of market-neutral portfolios, ensuring adherence to the fund's investment guidelines and risk parameters.
- Perform comprehensive research and analysis of potential long and short equity positions to identify opportunities for generating alpha.
- Utilize advanced risk management techniques to monitor and mitigate portfolio risks.
- Establish and maintain risk models to assess and manage factor exposures, beta, and other relevant risk metrics.
- Collaborate closely with the risk management team to ensure compliance with risk limits and guidelines.
- Keep abreast of market trends, economic indicators, and industry developments to inform investment decisions.
- Conduct in-depth fundamental analysis of companies and industries to identify investment opportunities and risks.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10+ years of demonstrated experience as a Portfolio Manager within a hedge fund or asset management firm, specifically in market-neutral or long/short strategies.
- Solid knowledge of financial markets, securities, and trading strategies.
- Strong understanding of quantitative methods and statistical analysis.
- An advanced degree in finance, economics, or a related field is preferred.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CFA or FRM are a plus.