Portfolio Manager

Portfolio Manager - Abu Dhabi

Who we are:

Pharo Management is a leading global macro hedge fund with a focus on emerging markets. Founded in 2000, the firm has offices in London, New York, Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi, and currently manages $9 billion in assets across five funds. Pharo trades foreign exchange, sovereign and corporate credit, local market interest rates, commodities, and their derivatives. We trade in over 70 countries across Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Latin America as well as developed markets. Our investment approach combines macroeconomic fundamental research and quantitative analysis.

Pharo employs a diverse, dynamic team of 140 professionals representing over 20 nationalities and 30 languages. We have a strong corporate culture anchored in core values such as collaborative spirit, creativity, and respect. We are passionate about what we do and are committed to attracting the best and brightest talent.

This is a great opportunity to join a market leader and contribute to our continued success.

Job description:

We are looking for a talented and experienced Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager to work in our Abu Dhabi office.  The successful candidate will need to have a demonstrably strong track record of managing sizeable capital for a relevant period of time with a high Sharpe ratio.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and execute a clear, disciplined, and sustainable investment process that produces strong ideas.
• Manage a portfolio in Emerging Markets credit, interest rate and foreign exchange instruments in accordance with established trading and risk parameters.
• Collaborate and share market views with partners, other portfolio managers and research team.

Required qualities and skills:

• Proven track record of producing strong risk-adjusted returns.
• Strong understanding of portfolio construction and risk management.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree or Masters / PhD, preferably in a quantitative discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and team spirit.

Work status and location

• Full time in Abu Dhabi.