Discretionary Equity Portfolio Manager

hermeneutic Investments

. Develop, manage, and continually refine a discretionary, event-driven long-short equity trading strategy.

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Singapore, Hong Kong, United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in discretionary long-short equity trading with a focus on event-driven strategies, alongside strong risk management and portfolio construction capabilities. Proven ability to analyze market conditions and translate investment views into actionable trades while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Discretionary Long-Short Equity TradingRisk Management DisciplinePortfolio ConstructionEquity Trading ExpertiseResearch And Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Portfolio Position SizingTrade ExecutionCapital PreservationMarket AnalysisEvent-Driven TradingVolatility AssessmentDrawdown ManagementInvestment Decision-MakingPerformance TrackingRisk/Reward Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationOwnershipDisciplineAdaptabilityAnalytical Thinking

Industry Keywords

Equity TradingHedge FundProprietary TradingInstitutional InvestmentCrypto-Related Companies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, manage, and continually refine a discretionary, event-driven long-short equity trading strategy.
Draw on the firm’s digital asset expertise to inform crypto-related equity trades, while independently sourcing opportunities across the broader US equity universe.
Translate investment views into portfolio positions, with responsibility for portfolio construction, position sizing, trade execution, and risk management.
Maintain a disciplined investment process and adapt positioning as market conditions, catalysts, and risk/reward dynamics evolve.
Collaborate with researchers, traders, and engineers to develop and apply the firm’s capabilities to research, portfolio monitoring, and execution.
Take ownership of portfolio performance, with a focus on generating consistent, risk-adjusted returns while operating within the firm’s risk framework.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant equity trading or investment experience, ideally in a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, or other institutional investment firm.
A demonstrable, attributable track record in discretionary long-short equity trading, ideally with an event-driven focus, supported by historical performance data available for review.
An interest in applying equity trading expertise to crypto-related companies; prior research or trading experience in the sector is preferred.
Strong risk management discipline, with a clear understanding of portfolio volatility, drawdown management, and capital preservation.
Experience independently managing capital, including portfolio construction, position sizing, and investment decision-making.
Strong research and analytical skills to assess catalysts, event timing, market expectations, and risk/reward, and translate differentiated views into actionable trades.