A fast-growing proprietary volatility arbitrage firm based in Tampa, Florida — with a distributed team across several major US financial hubs — is seeking an experienced Volatility Portfolio Manager. The firm pursues a carry-neutral tail risk hedging approach, balancing long protection positions with defined-risk short volatility strategies, and operates across both quantitative and discretionary frameworks. With assets approaching the $1 billion mark and a strong track record since inception, the firm is selectively adding senior trading talent.
What you'll do
- Manage volatility-focused portfolios with an emphasis on index-based strategies
- Execute and oversee positions within a carry-neutral tail risk hedging framework, combining long protection with short volatility overlays
- Contribute to both quantitative and discretionary aspects of the investment process as appropriate to your background
- Identify and act on volatility arbitrage opportunities across relevant markets
- Collaborate with a geographically distributed team of trading professionals
What you'll bring
- Demonstrated experience trading or managing volatility strategies at a professional level
- Strong working knowledge of index volatility products and derivatives markets
- Familiarity with tail risk hedging concepts and carry-neutral portfolio construction
- Ability to operate effectively in an environment that blends systematic and discretionary decision-making
- Self-directed and comfortable within a lean, high-performance trading culture
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