Quantitative ETFs Portfolio Manager

We are seeking a talented Quantitative ETFs Portfolio Manager to join our global team. This is a unique opportunity to run and scale systematic ETF strategies within a world-class platform that provides institutional infrastructure, cutting-edge technology, and deep capital backing. The successful candidate will design, implement, and manage innovative trading strategies across the ETF universe, capturing inefficiencies and building robust alpha streams across global markets. Founder and Managing Director Colin McGhee colin@paragonalpha.com Key responsibilities Strategy Development: Research, design, and manage systematic trading strategies across global ETFs (equities, fixed income, commodities, volatility). Alpha Generation: Identify and monetize structural inefficiencies, flows, and relative value opportunities. Portfolio Management: Construct and optimize risk-adjusted ETF portfolios, ensuring liquidity and scalability. Execution: Collaborate with trading and technology teams to implement advanced execution algorithms and minimize transaction costs. Risk Oversight: Monitor factor, sector, and cross-asset exposures, ensuring compliance with firm-wide risk parameters. Collaboration: Partner with quant researchers, data scientists, and technologists to enhance signal generation and infrastructure. Performance Reporting: Communicate portfolio performance and drivers to senior management. Candidate profile Proven track record running profitable systematic ETF or index-arbitrage strategies. Deep expertise in equities, index products, or ETF market microstructure. Strong programming and data skills (Python, C++, KDB/Q, R, SQL). Experience in execution algorithms and liquidity analysis. Background in quantitative trading, ETF market making, or equity derivatives a plus. Advanced degree in mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, or computer science.