Portfolio Trading Analyst (Equities)

A highly regarded Family Office based in Houston is seeking a Portfolio Trading Analyst to join its investment team. This individual will work directly alongside senior investment professionals, supporting the management and execution of public market investment strategies with a particular focus on equities and volatility trading. This is an exceptional opportunity for a high-performing investment professional with 2-5 years of experience who is looking to gain broad exposure across portfolio management, trading, market research, and risk management within a long-term investment environment. Key Responsibilities Execute and monitor equity and derivatives trades across public market portfolios. Support portfolio managers in the implementation of investment strategies across equities, options, and volatility-related products. Conduct market research, company analysis, and thematic investment work to identify potential opportunities. Analyze portfolio exposures, factor risks, and performance attribution. Develop and maintain trading models, portfolio analytics, and market‑monitoring tools. Track market developments, earnings releases, economic data, and macro events impacting portfolio positioning. Assist with portfolio construction, rebalancing, and risk management initiatives. Prepare investment memos, market commentary, and performance reports for senior management. Work closely with external brokers, counterparties, and service providers. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline. 2-5 years of experience in equity trading, equity research, portfolio analytics, volatility trading, market‑making, hedge funds, proprietary trading, asset management, or family office investing. Strong understanding of equity markets, options, derivatives, and volatility strategies. Experience analyzing and interpreting market data and portfolio risk metrics. Advanced proficiency in Excel and Bloomberg. Exposure to Python, VBA, SQL, or other quantitative tools is highly desirable. Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving capabilities. Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a small, highly collaborative investment team. Preferred Backgrounds The successful candidate may come from: Equity Trading Desk Volatility Trading Team Hedge Fund Asset Management Firm Family Office Equity Research Platform Proprietary Trading Firm Compensation Annual Performance Bonus Direct Exposure to Senior Investment Decision Makers Location Houston, Texas This position offers a unique opportunity to join a sophisticated Family Office investment platform and gain meaningful exposure across public equities, derivatives, portfolio management, and volatility-focused investment strategies. #J-18808-Ljbffr King & Sykes