Our client, a leading Global Hedge Fund, is seeking an experienced Long/Short Equity Senior Portfolio Manager to lead a high‑conviction, macro‑aware equities strategy focused on delivering absolute returns. The role requires a senior investor who consistently generates alpha by exploiting both upside and downside moves through rigorous fundamental research, disciplined risk management, and excellent trading execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead portfolio construction and day‑to‑day management of a long/short equity strategy aimed at delivering absolute returns
- Source, research, and evaluate long and short ideas through rigorous fundamental analysis and valuation
- Manage short positions effectively, including borrow availability, financing costs, and recall risks
- Oversee risk at both position and portfolio level: stress‑testing, scenario analysis, drawdown control, liquidity management
- Execute trades efficiently in coordination with traders/brokers, minimizing slippage and market impact
- Monitor and analyse performance; conduct post‑trade reviews and refine investment processes
- Interpret macroeconomic indicators and market sentiment to inform positioning and hedging
- Provide leadership within the investment team – mentor analysts and contribute to strategy development
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Minimum 15 years equity investing experience with direct responsibility for long/short portfolio management
- Demonstrated track record of alpha generation and delivering positive returns across market cycles
- Deep expertise in equity valuation, financial modelling, and fundamental research
- Strong understanding of short‑selling mechanics and hands‑on experience managing short books
- Proven risk‑management capabilities, including scenario analysis, exposure control, and liquidity/risk limit monitoring
- Ability to make high‑conviction decisions in uncertain and fast‑moving markets
- Leadership experience mentoring analysts or junior PMs
- Advanced degree and/or CFA/FRM preferred
Position Details
- Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Finance and Management
- Industries: Investment Management
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
