What are the responsibilities and job description for the Portfolio Manager – Equity Stat Arb - 1mm-5mm position at CW Talent Solutions?
Portfolio Manager – Equity Stat Arb
New York
CW Talent Solutions is partnering with a high-growth multi-strategy platform offering a senior opportunity to build and own an Equity Auctions and Intraday Statistical Arbitrage business.
The Role
Build, launch, and own systematic equity auction and intraday stat arb strategies. This is a PnL-owning role with responsibility across research, execution, and risk, focused on opening and closing auctions (MOO/MOC), imbalance strategies, and short-horizon statistical arbitrage.
Requirements
Proven experience scaling equity auction, close, or intraday stat arb strategies
Background as a Quantitative Researcher, Sub-PM, or Desk Head at a prop trading firm or quant fund
Live, attributable PnL track record in auction or intraday strategies
Deep understanding of equity market microstructure, order books, and auction dynamics
Strong quantitative and programming skills
Why Apply?
Full ownership of a core strategy vertical
Direct PnL responsibility with a transparent 20% payout structure
Greenfield, modern trading and research infrastructure
Ability to scale capital and build a supporting research and engineering team