Equity Portfolio Manager (L/S) (London Area)

Our client is a global investment manager with an international footprint, focused on shaping a top-tier investment platform driven by collaboration, efficiency, and practical decision-making. If you are an experienced Equity L/S Portfolio Manager who is ready to drive investment decisions in order to get an edge in the market, and be hands-on with direct capital allocated under you, please see below.

Your responsibilities would involve guiding their discretionary trading strategies by developing investment theses in order to generate and maximize Alpha. Reporting to senior figures within the fund, you would be working alongside other portfolio managers, analysts and quant researchers, and you will need to stay agile to respond to real-time market movements, with each day presenting fresh challenges. This is a fast-paced, dynamic firm that values independence and autonomy, giving you the freedom to shape your approach.

About The Role:

• Manage a discretionary long/short equity portfolio with a clear focus on capital preservation and risk-adjusted returns.
• Deploy capital across sectors or regions (sector-agnostic or sector-focused mandates can be accommodated).
• Become the leading expert within your sector and utilize your knowledge of the field to enhance the success of the Fundamental Research Team.
• Partner alongside Equity Analysts, Quantitative Researchers and Data Scientists to implement investment strategies using their rich, unparalleled data sets.
• Contribute to broader investment discussions and knowledge sharing across the firm.

About You:

• Established track record in Equity Long/Short, demonstrated by proven strategic investment insight and a Sharpe Ratio greater than 1.5.
• Experience of focus and expertise upon a particular sector, for example Consumers/TMT/Financials.
• Maintain a proactive and engaged attitude towards building relationships, in order to foster and thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Carry a strong sense of independence and autonomy within your work.
• Bring passion to your sector, but also be keen to learn further and explore the wider picture, applying what you know in order to create cutting-edge strategies.

Further Context:

• This position is hiring across multiple offices, in London, Paris, Zurich, Madrid and Frankfurt.
• The company supports both personal and professional growth, offering a solid base salary, a competitive compensation package, extensive benefits, and opportunities to attend conferences featuring top industry leaders.
• There is a clear progression path, with successful candidates expected to take on increased responsibilities and leadership roles as the team expands. If successful in this role, you may be responsible for hiring and building up a team around you.

Pre-Application:

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