Portfolio Manager

SHAH EQUITY

Job Description: Portfolio Manager

Company: Shah Equity

Position: Portfolio Manager

Department: Trading

Location: Hyderabad

Employment Type: Full Time, Work from Office

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Working Hours: US Market Hours, IST evening and night shift

Experience: Minimum 4 years

Compensation: 5 LPA Fixed plus up to 2 LPA Variable

About Shah Equity

Shah Equity is a proprietary trading firm based in HITEC City, Hyderabad, actively trading the US equity markets. Our core strategies are built around high frequency trading and intraday trading, supported by technology and disciplined risk management. We are building a team of sharp, accountable professionals who want to grow with a fast moving trading desk.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Portfolio Manager with a strong financial background to oversee capital allocation, trading performance and risk across our high frequency and intraday trading desk. The Portfolio Manager will work closely with the leadership team, floor supervisors and traders to drive consistent, risk adjusted returns in the US equity markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage and allocate trading capital across traders, strategies and instruments in line with the firm risk framework.

2. Monitor real time positions, exposure, profit and loss and drawdowns across the desk during US market hours.

3. Set, review and enforce position limits, daily loss limits and risk parameters for individual traders and strategies.

4. Evaluate trader and strategy performance using metrics such as win rate, risk reward, Sharpe ratio and drawdown, and recommend capital increases or reductions.

5. Work with the trading team to design, test and refine high frequency and intraday strategies.

6. Track market conditions, sector movements, economic events and earnings that impact US equities, and adjust portfolio exposure accordingly.

7. Prepare daily, weekly and monthly performance and risk reports for management.

8. Mentor and guide traders on execution quality, risk discipline and trade review.

9. Ensure trading activity follows firm policies and applicable US market regulations, working with the compliance and operations teams.

10. Identify opportunities to improve execution, reduce costs and use technology and automation across the trading workflow.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor or Master degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field. MBA in Finance, CFA or FRM will be an added advantage.

2. Minimum 4 years of experience in portfolio management, trading, investment management, risk management or a related financial role.

3. Strong understanding of equity markets, portfolio construction, position sizing and risk management principles.

4. Solid analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret performance data and make quick, sound decisions.

5. Advanced proficiency in Excel. Comfort working with trading platforms, dashboards and reporting tools.

6. Excellent communication skills in English, with the ability to present clear reports to management.

Preferred Qualifications

The following will be considered a strong advantage:

1. Prior experience trading or managing portfolios in the US stock market.

2. Hands on exposure to high frequency trading, intraday trading or proprietary trading environments.

3. Familiarity with US market structure, order types, Level 2 data, liquidity and execution.

4. Working knowledge of US regulations such as SEC and FINRA rules, including pattern day trading rules.

5. Experience leading or mentoring a team of traders.

6. Knowledge of Python or other tools for data analysis, backtesting or automation.

Key Skills and Competencies

1. Strong risk discipline and emotional control under pressure.

2. Data driven decision making and attention to detail.

3. Ability to perform in a fast paced, real time trading environment.

4. Ownership, accountability and integrity.

5. Leadership and team management ability.

Compensation

1. Fixed Pay: 5 LPA.

2. Variable Pay: Up to 2 LPA, based on individual and desk performance.

3. Total Compensation: Up to 7 LPA.

Working Hours

This role follows US market timings, Monday to Friday. The regular US market session runs from 7:00 PM to 1:30 AM IST during US Daylight Saving Time and from 8:00 PM to 2:30 AM IST during US Standard Time. The candidate is expected to be available for pre market preparation and post market review as required.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may share their updated resume along with a brief summary of their trading or portfolio management experience with the Shah Equity HR team. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next round of the selection process.

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