Qblue Balanced is looking for a Portfolio Manager

Portfolio Manager for Systematic Asset Manager – Qblue Balanced

Would you like to work hands-on with systematic investment strategies across fixed income, commodities, and global financial markets? Qblue Balanced is a Copenhagen-based asset manager seeking an early-career Portfolio Manager to join our investment team.

Our investment process is systematic and data-driven, combining insights from economics, finance, and quantitative methods. In this role, you will contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of our investment strategies.

The position is based onsite in central Copenhagen.

In your new role

You will work across portfolio management, quantitative research, and investment support contributing to the day-to-day management and ongoing development of our strategies.

Your responsibilities will include:

Portfolio Management

• Work with portfolio construction and risk management processes
• Monitor live portfolios, including risk management, performance attribution, and validation of trading programs

Quantitative Research

• Support the development and testing of new investment strategies
• Conduct data analysis and quantitative research related to financial markets, including macroeconomic drivers such as inflation and broader market dynamics
• Help implement investment strategies, including contributing to research and production code, and working with data and databases

Investment & Client Support

• Prepare analysis and material for client meetings and presentations
• Help answer client inquiries related to investment strategies and performance
• Support the broader investment team with analytical tasks

Your primary focus will be fixed income and commodities, but the role will also provide exposure to other areas such as currencies, equities, and sustainability.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an early-career candidate with 0–5 years of experience, interest in financial markets, and a motivation to learn.

We imagine that you have:

• A master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field, such as economics, finance, quantitative methods, or computer science
• Strong analytical skills and an interest in working with data
• Motivation to work with investments and financial markets, and curiosity about systematic investment strategies
• Experience with programming, or a willingness to develop these skills

We value different perspectives and backgrounds, and we do not expect candidates to meet every single requirement. If you are excited about the role and believe you could contribute, we encourage you to apply.

This role is well suited for someone who enjoys working in a small team, takes initiative, and is proactive in their work.

What we offer

At Qblue Balanced, you will become part of a small and ambitious organization where collaboration and learning are central to the culture.

We offer:

• A steep learning curve working closely with experienced investment professionals
• Exposure to multiple asset classes and investment disciplines
• A collaborative environment with a high degree of trust and responsibility
• A social workplace with regular team activities

Our team consists of colleagues from diverse backgrounds who work together to continuously improve our investment strategies and processes.

Interested?

If you believe this opportunity could be a good fit, please send your CV and grade transcript to applications@qbluebalanced.com with the subject line:

Application for Portfolio Manager

In the email, please briefly describe what motivates you about the position. A full application letter is not necessary – we would much rather get to know you at an interview.

If you have any questions before applying, do not hesitate to contact Co-CIO Lars Hougaard Nielsen at lani@qbluebalanced.com.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.