Portfolio Manager
Skills
About the Role
You will take ownership of a dedicated risk book within Fasanara Digital, a highly entrepreneurial role that offers significant autonomy, direct P&L ownership, and the opportunity to deploy capital across some of the most dynamic and inefficient markets globally. You will research, develop, and manage systematic trading strategies across crypto markets, with full accountability for performance, risk management, and capital allocation.
Requirements
- A 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
- An advanced degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Data Science
- Strong foundation in statistics, quantitative modelling, and data analysis, with hands-on experience using Python and SQL
- Proven experience working with large-scale, high-frequency or mid-frequency time-series datasets
- Deep understanding of risk management, portfolio construction, position sizing, and capital allocation
- Proficiency working in Linux-based environments and familiarity with production research and trading workflows
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment while maintaining rigorous attention to detail and risk discipline
- A self-directed, entrepreneurial mindset combined with a collaborative approach to problem-solving
- Strong communication skills and a market-focused perspective, with the ability to translate research into actionable trading decisions
- Prior experience in digital assets, electronic trading, market making, arbitrage, or other systematic trading strategies is highly desirable
Responsibilities
- Own and manage a dedicated risk book, with full accountability for P&L, risk exposures, and capital efficiency
- Research, develop, validate, and deploy systematic high-frequency and/or mid-frequency trading strategies across crypto markets
- Lead the full strategy lifecycle, from idea generation and research through to live deployment and ongoing optimisation
- Manage risk in real time, including position sizing, exposure management, drawdown control, and adherence to allocated risk budgets
- Continuously refine models, signals, and execution methodologies in response to changing market conditions and strategy performance
- Collaborate closely with execution and infrastructure teams to minimise latency, slippage, and implementation shortfall
- Analyse large-scale market datasets to identify new opportunities and improve existing strategies
- Maintain clear documentation of strategy design, risk frameworks, research findings, and performance attribution
- Communicate portfolio positioning, performance, and risk exposures effectively to internal stakeholders
- Contribute to the broader research culture by sharing 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