Systematic Volatility Relative Value Portfolio Manager

Venture Search is seeking an experienced Systematic Volatility Relative Value Portfolio Manager to join a leading global quantitative investment firm in Dubai, UAE. This is an opportunity to manage a specialist volatility strategy within a well-capitalised institutional environment.

The firm combines advanced modelling, proprietary technology and institutional risk management to identify and capture opportunities across global financial markets. This role offers the chance to develop and scale a proven strategy within an international investment platform.

If you are an established Portfolio Manager with a proven track record in systematic volatility relative value, we encourage you to apply.

Company Overview

Venture Search is a recruitment firm focused on delivering high-performing recruitment solutions through collaborative partnerships. They specialize in key markets including Investment Banking & Advisory, Public & Private Markets, Global Markets, Hedge Funds & Proprietary Trading, Commodities, Financial Technology, and Governance, Risk, & Compliance.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Specified
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience: 5 Year+
• Qualifications: Not Specified

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a systematic volatility relative value strategy across relevant global markets.
• Identify and monetise relative value opportunities across options, volatility surfaces, correlation, dispersion and related instruments.
• Develop quantitative models to analyse volatility pricing, market relationships and potential sources of mispricing.
• Own portfolio construction, hedging, position sizing and risk allocation across volatility exposures.
• Monitor PnL attribution, drawdowns, Greeks and portfolio sensitivities, maintaining rigorous risk controls.
• Research and implement new signals, models and trading approaches to enhance strategy performance.

Requirements

• An established Systematic Volatility Relative Value Portfolio Manager from a leading quantitative hedge fund or proprietary trading firm.
• A demonstrable live track record of generating attractive risk-adjusted returns through systematic volatility strategies.
• Deep expertise in options, volatility modelling and relative value trading.
• Strong understanding of volatility surfaces, Greeks, correlation, dispersion and portfolio-level hedging.
• Excellent quantitative and programming capabilities, with experience developing, testing and implementing systematic models.
• A rigorous approach to portfolio construction, risk management and performance attribution.

Benefits

• The opportunity to join a sophisticated global quantitative investment platform.
• A dedicated mandate focused on systematic volatility relative value.
• Access to institutional capital, advanced technology and quantitative research resources.
• Meaningful investment responsibility and the opportunity to develop and scale a proven strategy.
• A Dubai-based role within an internationally connected investment business.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience, track record and strategy performance.