Quanta Ventures Fund

Long/Short Equities (or Futures) Portfolio Manager for A.I. Focused Hedge Fund

TAMPA, FLPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Quanta Ventures Fund

  • Job overview

    The Long/Short Equities (or Futures) Portfolio Manager role involves managing a long/short trading strategy with a focus on equities, futures, or commodities, leveraging A.I. to optimize strategies within a hedge fund.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The candidate will manage live trading strategies with strong performance metrics, collaborate with the team to improve and build new strategies using A.I., and contribute to the fund's investment success.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates must have a live trading track record with a Sharpe, Sortino, or Calmar ratio of 3.0+ or a comparable backtest, with strong quantitative experience preferred.

  • Work environment and culture

    The company culture is driven by experienced Silicon Valley technology founders and top quant professionals, emphasizing innovation and flexibility in investment strategies.

  • Company information

    Quanta Ventures Fund is an A.I.-focused hedge fund led by experienced Silicon Valley founders and quant professionals from top firms, investing tens of millions of their own money with a strong belief in A.I.'s transformative impact.

  • Team overview

    The team includes portfolio managers and quants from Millennium, DRW, Chicago Trading Company, and other top firms, with a strong background in options and equities strategies.

  • Application process

    Applicants are encouraged to email the Founder/CEO directly with notes, materials, or backtests for quick response.

  • Unique job features

    The role offers the unique opportunity to work with A.I. expertise to optimize and build trading strategies in a flexible, founder-led hedge fund environment.

Company overview

Quanta Ventures Fund is a venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage technology startups, particularly those leveraging artificial intelligence, fintech, and digital transformation solutions. The fund generates revenue primarily through equity stakes in portfolio companies, aiming for returns via successful exits such as acquisitions or IPOs. Founded by experienced investors and entrepreneurs, Quanta Ventures is known for its hands-on approach, providing strategic guidance and operational support to founders. Candidates should note the firm's reputation for fostering innovation and its active role in shaping the growth trajectories of emerging tech companies. Understanding Quanta's investment philosophy and its emphasis on disruptive technologies will be valuable when applying.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to emphasize your live trading track record in long/short strategies on equities, futures, or commodities, highlighting any performance metrics like Sharpe, Sortino, or Calmar ratios around 3.0 or higher.

  • Highlight your quantitative experience and any work involving algorithmic or AI-optimized trading strategies, showcasing your ability to collaborate with AI experts to refine and develop trading models.

  • Apply through multiple channels including Quanta Ventures Fund's official website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume reaches the right teams.

  • Connect with current portfolio managers and quants at Quanta Ventures Fund on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as referencing their background at top firms like Millennium or DRW, or expressing enthusiasm for AI’s role in transforming trading strategies.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'long/short equity trading,' 'futures trading,' 'quantitative strategies,' 'AI optimization,' and specific performance metrics like 'Sharpe ratio' and 'Sortino ratio' to improve screening success.

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