Connor Ben-Akers

Co-Founder

London, England, United Kingdom9 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To Switch

Key Highlights

  • Expert in recruiting top investment professionals.
  • Specializes in FX and Crypto portfolio management.
  • Extensive experience in quantitative trading strategies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert with a strong focus on investment recruitment and quantitative trading.

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Skills

Core Skills

Portfolio ManagementEquity TradingQuantitative TradingCrypto Trading

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsBig Data AnalyticsBondsBusiness DevelopmentCandidate SelectionClient RelationsClient ServicesConsultingContract RecruitmentConvertible BondsCorporate RecruitingCredit DerivativesCryptoData AnalysisDerivatives Trading

About

I specialise in the recruitment of Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and Investment Researchers, with an exclusive focus on front‑office mandates across hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and institutional asset managers. My expertise lies in both discretionary and systematic strategies, and I maintain a highly selective and research-driven approach to placing top-tier investment professionals with demonstrable edge. I am also Fx and Crypto PM managing proprietary capital of Family Offices, alongside Hedge Funds. https://www.edgecapitalgroup.co.uk/

Experience

Edge capital group

Co-Founder & Head of Capital Allocation

Jul 2025Present · 8 mos · London Area, United Kingdom · Remote

  • I specialise in the recruitment of Portfolio Managers and investment professionals, with a dedicated focus on front-office hires across hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, and institutional asset managers.
  • My mandate encompasses both discretionary and systematic strategies; including, but not limited to:
  • 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
  • Fundamental and Quantitative Equity Long/Short
  • Equity Volatility and Options
  • Event-Driven, Catalyst-Driven, and Thematic Equities
  • Systematic Equities and Futures Trading Strategies
  • 𝗙𝗶𝘅𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 & 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗥𝗩
  • Fixed Income Macro and Relative Value (Rates, Bonds, Sovereigns)
  • Systematic Credit RV and Market Neutral Liquid Credit
  • Distressed Debt and Special Situations
  • Investment-Grade and High-Yield Credit
  • 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼 & 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶-𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁
  • Discretionary Global Macro (G10 and EM)
  • Systematic Macro and Multi-Asset Allocation
  • Cross-Asset and Thematic Macro Strategies
  • Linear Rates and FX within Macro or RV frameworks
  • 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
  • Oil, Gas, and Cross-Barrel Derivatives
  • Agricultural and Soft Commodities
  • Structured Commodity Hedging and Spread Trading
  • 𝗙𝗫 & 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
  • G10 and EM FX Spot, Forwards, and Options
  • Rates Trading across Curves, Swaps, and Linear Derivatives
  • Macro and RV Strategies across Global Interest Rate Markets
  • 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀
  • LATAM, MENA, CEEMEA, and APAC (with specialist coverage -including South Korea and China)
  • Local Currency Debt, Sovereign Credit, and EM Macro Strategies
  • Other Mandates include strategic lifts or team build-outs for funds expanding into new asset classes or geographies.
Portfolio ManagementEquity DerivativesFixed Income TradingFX DerivativesQuantitative ResearchEquity Trading

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2 roles

Recruitment Consultant - Rec2Rec - Quant/ Technology

Mar 2024Sep 2024 · 6 mos

Portfolio Manager Recruiter

Jan 2024Jul 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Previous successful placements include
  • 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 - 𝗙𝘅 & 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 - 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗮
  • 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 - 𝗕𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗩 - 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗴𝗼
  • 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 - 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼 - 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻

C. l. akers & co ltd

Director and Fund Manager

Feb 2020Dec 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos · Spain · On-site

  • Managed Fund on behalf of clients to ensure their personal investments goals were met.

Multiple trading firms

Quantitative Trader - Crypto | Fx

Feb 2018Present · 8 yrs 1 mo · Remote · Remote

  • All strategies are my own research. Looking at tick data and aggregating multiple data sources.
  • BTCUSD Spot (Intraday)
  • BTC Futures (Intraday)
  • ETH Spot (Intraday)
  • EURUSD Momentum
  • USDJPY Momentum
  • EURJPY Momentum
  • GBPUSD Momentum
  • GBPJPY Momentum
Quantitative TradingCryptoFX TradingCrypto Trading

Self-employed

Private Chef

Jun 2016Oct 2025 · 9 yrs 4 mos · United Kingdom · On-site

  • Worked with UHNW families and private clients across the U.K. , delivering tailored fine dining experiences. Specialised in classic cuisines including Spanish, French, Mediterranean, Italian, Mexican, and South American. Known for refined technique, seasonal menus, and discreet, high-standard service in both daily and event settings.

Education

John Leggott College

A levels — Business (A) Economics (A) Sport (A*)

Nottingham Trent University

Business Management (BA) With Economics

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