Portfolio Manager
Fasanara Capital is an alternative asset manager offering institutional investors fintech lending and digital asset investment strategies.
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About Fasanara Capital
Fasanara Capital is a London-based alternative asset manager focused on fintech lending and digital asset investing for institutional clients. It offers strategies spanning trade receivables, consumer loans, real estate credit, market-neutral crypto trading, and bespoke multi-asset portfolios. The firm operates a proprietary credit platform integrating a global network of fintech loan originators with machine learning analytics.
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Candidate Availability
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About the Role
Own a dedicated risk book within Fasanara Digital, researching, developing, and managing systematic high-frequency and mid-frequency crypto trading strategies with full accountability for performance, risk management, and capital allocation.
Requirements
- Demonstrable track record of profitably managing a systematic trading book or strategy, ideally with direct P&L ownership.
- At least 5 years of experience in quantitative trading, portfolio management, or a closely related field.
- Advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or another quantitative discipline.
- Strong foundation in statistics, quantitative modelling, and data analysis, with hands-on Python and SQL experience.
- Experience with large-scale, high-frequency or mid-frequency time-series datasets.
- Deep understanding of risk management, portfolio construction, position sizing, and capital allocation.
- Proficiency in Linux-based environments and production research and trading workflows.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment with rigorous risk discipline.
- Self-directed, entrepreneurial mindset combined with collaborative problem-solving.
- Strong communication skills and ability to translate research into actionable trading decisions.
- Prior experience in digital assets, electronic trading, market making, arbitrage, or systematic trading is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage a dedicated risk book with accountability for P&L, risk exposures, and capital efficiency.
- Research, develop, validate, and deploy systematic high-frequency and mid-frequency trading strategies across crypto markets.
- Lead the strategy lifecycle from idea generation and research through live deployment and optimisation.
- Manage risk in real time, including position sizing, exposure management, drawdown control, and risk budgets.
- Refine models, signals, and execution methodologies in response to market conditions and strategy performance.
- Collaborate with execution and infrastructure teams to minimise latency, slippage, and implementation shortfall.
- Analyse large-scale market datasets to identify opportunities and improve strategies.
- Document strategy design, risk frameworks, research findings, and performance attribution.
- Communicate portfolio positioning, performance, and risk exposures to internal stakeholders.
- Share insights, ideas, and best practices across the investment team.
Benefits
- Enhanced Pension Scheme – 10% matching
- Bupa Private Medical Insurance – comprehensive cover
- Competitive Bonus Scheme – performance-based rewards
- Enhanced Annual Leave – increasing to 28 days with service
- Enhanced Family Leave & Family Health Benefits
- Fertility, reproductive health and menopause support
- Cycle to Work Scheme
