Client Portfolio Manager New London

Man Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Man Group is seeking a Client Portfolio Manager within the Systematic team. The role focuses on articulating systematic concepts, driving innovative projects, and engaging with external clients and internal partners.

Candidates should have a passion for markets and quantitative strategies, with strong communication and collaborative skills. Applicants with a background in mathematics, statistics, or computing and 5+ years in systematic investment strategies are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record with substantial mathematical, statistical, or computing components.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in systematic investment strategies preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in programming languages is desirable; coding skills development welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Articulate complex systematic concepts for clients.
• Lead planning, organization of timelines and project deliverables.
• Represent Systematics’ investment strategies with investors.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to answer technical questions.
• Interact with research, marketing and sales teams.

Skills

Mathematics

Statistics

Programming

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Mathematics / Computer Science / Engineering / Physics background

Tools

Python

Matlab

R

Job description

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $253.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicantshere.

* As at 30 June 2026

Purpose of the Role

This position is a core function within the Man Group Systematic team as a Client Portfolio Manager. Man Group’s Systematic Client Portfolio Management Team provide specialist knowledge of Man Group’s Systematic strategies, drive product innovation and engage closely with Man Group’s clients. The successful applicant is likely to have a passion for markets, quantitative strategies, and a desire to communicate and innovate.

In this role, the individual is expected to work collaboratively with both external clients and internal business partners across Research, Risk, Man Group's global sales force, marketing, legal & compliance teams, middle office and others.

Specific Responsibilities

• Articulate complex systematic concepts in an engaging manner.
• Assume overall responsibility for innovative projects including: planning, organizing timeline and project deliverables.
• Represent Systematics’ investment strategies with investors.
• Quantitative & Qualitative analysis to answer technical questions posed by both clients and internal parties.
• Interact with internal stakeholders including research, marketing and sales.
• Analyze proposal requirements with sales and other appropriate stakeholders, and review provided documentation to identify prospect/client key objectives
• Strong academic record with substantial mathematical, statistical, or computing components preferred (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics etc).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in systematic investment strategies is preferred. However, we encourage applications from individuals with a range of experience levels, as roles can be tailored to match candidate skills and expertise.
• Background in quantitative techniques and investment strategies preferred.
• Proficiency in computer programming (e.g., Python, Matlab, R) is desirable, but we welcome candidates who are eager to learn and develop their coding skills further.
• Strong reasoning ability to understand and explain quantitative investment strategies.
• Highly detail-oriented with the capacity to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, minimally supervised environment.
• Ability to multi-task and produce quality work under tight time constraints.

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group

You’ll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you’ll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You’ll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you’ll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please [e-mail] .