Onyx Alpha Partners
Portfolio Manager — Equities Systematic Strategies
Onyx Alpha Partners, New York, New York, us, 10261
Base pay range
$200,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr New York or Miami (on-site or hybrid; remote considered) ~$35bn global multi-strategy investment firm Firm Overview
Our client is a leading multi-manager platform with institutional capital, robust data resources, and mature research and execution infrastructure. The environment is professional, performance-driven, and designed to support systematic portfolio managers with clear governance and high operational standards. Role Overview
Lead a market-neutral, systematic equities portfolio with intraday to mid-frequency horizons. The mandate emphasizes empirical research, disciplined risk management, and consistent risk-adjusted returns. You will own the full lifecycle from alpha research through portfolio construction, execution, monitoring, and attribution. Core Responsibilities
Alpha Research:
Develop and validate cross-sectional and event-driven signals; feature engineering; model selection and regularization. Backtesting & TCA:
Build execution-aware simulations (slippage/impact), regime and stress testing, and cost control. Portfolio Construction:
Optimize exposures, hedging, capacity, and turnover; enforce drawdown and liquidity constraints. Execution:
Partner with central execution to improve fills, routing, and venue selection; monitor real-time performance. Team Leadership:
Hire and manage quantitative researchers/ML engineers; set research standards and roadmap. Candidate Profile
Track Record:
≥
2.0 Sharpe
over ≥ 24 months in systematic equities with controlled drawdowns. Technical:
Expert proficiency in Python; strong statistics/ML, optimization, time-series, and data engineering; C++/kdb+/SQL advantageous. Market Microstructure:
Practical experience with execution modeling, cost mitigation, and capacity management across US and international equities. Operating Style:
Evidence-based decision-making, clear communication, and a professional management approach to running a pod. Sign-on and Guarantees:
Sign-on bonuses and cash guarantees negotiable. Economics:
PnL of 20%+, subject to performance and platform policies. Non-compete:
Compensation for your non-compete period (where applicable). Team Build:
Budget to build a high-performing team (QR/QE/DS) with dedicated recruiting support. Operating Model:
Autonomy to run your own group. Intellectual Property:
IP ownership framework aligned to platform standards. Work Arrangement:
Flexibility to work fully remote if desired (role and regulatory dependent). Location Optimization:
Opportunity to be based in a more tax-favourable location, subject to firm policy and legal considerations. Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package commensurate with seniority and location. Application Process
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and a concise strategy overview to Onyx Alpha Partners. All enquiries will be treated confidentially. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Finance Industries
Financial Services, Investment Management, and Capital Markets
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$200,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr New York or Miami (on-site or hybrid; remote considered) ~$35bn global multi-strategy investment firm Firm Overview
Our client is a leading multi-manager platform with institutional capital, robust data resources, and mature research and execution infrastructure. The environment is professional, performance-driven, and designed to support systematic portfolio managers with clear governance and high operational standards. Role Overview
Lead a market-neutral, systematic equities portfolio with intraday to mid-frequency horizons. The mandate emphasizes empirical research, disciplined risk management, and consistent risk-adjusted returns. You will own the full lifecycle from alpha research through portfolio construction, execution, monitoring, and attribution. Core Responsibilities
Alpha Research:
Develop and validate cross-sectional and event-driven signals; feature engineering; model selection and regularization. Backtesting & TCA:
Build execution-aware simulations (slippage/impact), regime and stress testing, and cost control. Portfolio Construction:
Optimize exposures, hedging, capacity, and turnover; enforce drawdown and liquidity constraints. Execution:
Partner with central execution to improve fills, routing, and venue selection; monitor real-time performance. Team Leadership:
Hire and manage quantitative researchers/ML engineers; set research standards and roadmap. Candidate Profile
Track Record:
≥
2.0 Sharpe
over ≥ 24 months in systematic equities with controlled drawdowns. Technical:
Expert proficiency in Python; strong statistics/ML, optimization, time-series, and data engineering; C++/kdb+/SQL advantageous. Market Microstructure:
Practical experience with execution modeling, cost mitigation, and capacity management across US and international equities. Operating Style:
Evidence-based decision-making, clear communication, and a professional management approach to running a pod. Sign-on and Guarantees:
Sign-on bonuses and cash guarantees negotiable. Economics:
PnL of 20%+, subject to performance and platform policies. Non-compete:
Compensation for your non-compete period (where applicable). Team Build:
Budget to build a high-performing team (QR/QE/DS) with dedicated recruiting support. Operating Model:
Autonomy to run your own group. Intellectual Property:
IP ownership framework aligned to platform standards. Work Arrangement:
Flexibility to work fully remote if desired (role and regulatory dependent). Location Optimization:
Opportunity to be based in a more tax-favourable location, subject to firm policy and legal considerations. Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package commensurate with seniority and location. Application Process
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and a concise strategy overview to Onyx Alpha Partners. All enquiries will be treated confidentially. Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Finance Industries
Financial Services, Investment Management, and Capital Markets
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