At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee a £10.5bn global equities fund and manage investment strategies.
- Company: Join Border to Coast, the largest LGPS pool in the UK, based in Leeds.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and a focus on sustainability.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a commitment to responsible investment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by securing pensions for over a million people.
- Qualifications: Proven track record in managing global equity portfolios and leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Leeds (hybrid with 3 days per week in the office)
An opportunity to make a difference. At Border to Coast our purpose is to make a difference and we’re looking for a Senior Global Equities Portfolio Manager to join our award-winning team. As a customer-owned and customer-focused organisation, integrity is one of our values, as is our collaborative and sustainable approach. Our focus is to secure the pensions of over a million people who have provided valuable service to their communities and society. We’re the largest UK asset manager outside London or Edinburgh, and we provide innovative investments that deliver sustainable returns over the long term.
We’re recruiting this role to strengthen our internal equities capability to support future growth and development. This is an exciting opportunity within a flourishing Asset Manager where you will be able to assume wide-ranging investment management responsibilities including oversight of a £10.5bn global developed markets fund.
Border to Coast currently manages c.£16bn of equity assets internally including c. £10.5bn in the Overseas Developed Equity Markets fund with c.£4bn in US equities. The fund is managed on a regional basis across four portfolios – US, Europe ex-UK, Pacific ex-Japan, and Japan – with each portfolio consisting of c. 40 – 70 stocks. The investment philosophy focuses on investing in high-quality companies that offer a sustainable competitive advantage with stock selection being the key driver of long-term returns.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Portfolio Manager to be accountable for the oversight of the Overseas Developed Equity Markets fund and the management of investments in the US portfolio. Responsibilities will include:
- Stock selection and portfolio construction
- The preparation and maintenance of high-quality fundamental research
- Regular reviews of the performance, attribution, exposure and risk metrics for the fund
- Commentary for client reporting
- People management responsibilities with direct management of the portfolio managers within the Overseas Developed Equity Markets fund
- Participation in investment team meetings
- Liaising with the research and risk teams
- Producing investment thought pieces and briefs on relevant events and the outlook for your area of investment expertise
- Ensuring an integrated investment approach across internal equities
About You: You will have a proven and demonstrable track record of managing active global and/or US equity portfolios. Your career will demonstrate an investment approach that focuses on identifying and selecting high-quality companies which can be held for the long term. You will also have experience of managing senior investment professionals. In addition, you will have a commitment to, and be able to demonstrate, responsible investment and sustainability, will be educated to degree level and have a suitable investment management qualification.
About us: Based in Leeds, Border to Coast is the largest LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme) pool in the UK. It is owned by 18 Local Government Pension Schemes funds (‘Partner Funds’). The Partner Funds represent nearly 5,000 employers and 2 million members. The Partner Funds have c.£120bn in investments which Border to Coast is directly responsible for the management or oversight (as of 1 April 2026).
Senior Portfolio Manager - Global Equities employer: Border To Coast Pensions Partnership
At Border to Coast, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a collaborative and sustainable work culture that prioritises integrity and the well-being of our employees. Located in Leeds, our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while you contribute to securing the pensions of over a million individuals, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development within our award-winning team. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the asset management industry, where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish.
Contact Details:
Border To Coast Pensions Partnership Recruitment Team
