Job Title: Portfolio Manager (Fixed Income) - EMEALocation: Dubai, UAECompany: Hedge Fund
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Fixed Income Portfolio Manager to manage an independent risk-taking mandate with a focus on either rates, macro, or credit. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering a Sharpe ratio of 1.5 or above and a disciplined approach to risk management while generating consistent alpha.
Key Responsibilities:Develop and execute fixed income trading strategies across sovereign and corporate bonds, interest rates, structured products, mortgages, and ABS, with a focus on EMEA markets.Generate Sharpe ratio (≥1.5) risk-adjusted returns through a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.Utilize macroeconomic insights, credit fundamentals, and market dynamics to identify opportunities and construct high-conviction trade ideas.Maintain a disciplined risk management framework, ensuring controlled drawdowns and adherence to pre-defined risk limits.Optimize portfolio construction, leveraging relative value, curve trading, carry, and arbitrage strategies within fixed income markets.Work closely with research analysts, quants, and execution teams to enhance market insights and portfolio efficiency.Ensure full compliance with internal risk, regulatory, and operational requirements.
Key Qualifications & Experience:Proven track record of a Sharpe ratio of 1.5 or above in a fixed income trading or portfolio management role.Expertise in rates, sovereign and corporate credit, structured products, mortgages, and ABS.Deep understanding of monetary policy, yield curves, credit spreads, and cross-asset relationships within fixed income markets.Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with experience incorporating data-driven insights and systematic tools into discretionary trading strategies.Demonstrated ability to preserve capital, optimize risk-reward trade-offs, and deliver consistent alpha.Minimum of 5+ years of experience managing a fixed income portfolio at a hedge fund, proprietary trading desk, or asset management firm.Bachelor's degree or higher in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, or a related field.