Portfolio Manager - Prop Shop
🚀 Portfolio Managers Wanted | Elite Prop Trading Firm | NYC & Chicago 🚀
Are you a seasoned portfolio manager with a proven track record in relative value, event-driven, or special situations strategies? Our client, a leading proprietary trading firm with a sharp focus on return on capital, is expanding its high-performing team. This is a rare opportunity to join a firm that values performance, autonomy, and innovation.
🔍 What We're Looking For:
- Strategy Focus: Relative Value, Event Driven, Special Situations
(Note: No Macro or Equity L/S strategies at this time) - Track Record: Minimum 3+ years of consistent performance
- Sharpe Ratio: Ideally 1.5+
- Capital Efficiency: Strong returns relative to book size
- Drawdown Tolerance: Evaluated case-by-case
💼 What's on Offer:
- Book Sizes: $5MM to $200MM+
- Payouts: 15% - 40%+ based on performance
- Location Flexibility: Offices in New York City and Chicago
- Infrastructure: World-class technology, risk management, and operational support
- Culture: Entrepreneurial, performance-driven, and collaborative
🌟 Ideal Candidates:
- Independent thinkers with a disciplined approach to risk
- Strong capital deployment skills with a focus on scalable alpha
- Comfortable operating in a high-autonomy, high-accountability environment
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