What are the responsibilities and job description for the Portfolio Manager position at Scout Group, LLC?
About Us
Scout Group LLC is a global proprietary trading firm operating at the intersection of finance, data science, and engineering. We leverage advanced technology, quantitative research, and deep market expertise to trade our own capital across a diverse set of asset classes and global markets.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to join our team and deploy capital across liquid financial markets. This is an opportunity for a driven investor to operate in a highly collaborative, data-rich environment with access to cutting-edge infrastructure and the autonomy to execute high-conviction strategies.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage and grow a portfolio across one or more asset classes (e.g., equities, futures, options, FX, crypto)
- Develop, implement, and refine systematic and/or discretionary trading strategies
- Generate consistent, risk-adjusted returns while adhering to firm risk parameters
- Partner with research, technology, and trading teams to enhance execution and strategy performance
- Monitor market conditions and adapt strategies in real-time
- Contribute to idea generation and the broader investment process
Job Requirements
- Demonstrated track record managing capital with consistent performance
- Strong understanding of market structure, trading strategies, and risk management
- Experience in proprietary trading, hedge funds, or similar environments
- Quantitative mindset with the ability to leverage data in decision-making
- Entrepreneurial, self-directed, and comfortable operating with autonomy
Preferred:
- Quantitative or technical background (Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science)
- Programming experience (Python, C , or similar)
- Experience with systematic trading strategies
- Familiarity with low-latency or electronic trading environments
What We Offer
- Salary up to $250,000 base per annum
- Performance-driven compensation structure
- Company paid Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401 (k) with 4% match
- FSA and Commuter Benefits
- Access to advanced trading technology and infrastructure
- Collaborative environment with experienced traders, quants, and engineers
- Opportunity to build and scale execution capabilities across global markets
Note: Scout Group partners with approved recruiting agencies only. Recruiters and agencies should not submit resumes unless specifically authorized by the HR team. Unsolicited resumes will not create an obligation for Scout Group to pay placement fees.
Salary : $250,000