Hedge Fund Allocator - Single Family Office

Edgworth Partners; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A private family office in Mayfair, London is seeking a Hedge Fund Allocator to collaborate closely with the CIO on manager sourcing and portfolio construction. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and an entrepreneurial spirit, focusing on special hedge fund strategies. This position offers a performance-linked bonus and flexibility with 2-3 days per week in the office, providing a unique opportunity in a lean and high-quality investment platform.

Benefits

Performance-linked bonus

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in hedge fund investing or related field required.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on capital preservation.
• Entrepreneurial mindset appreciated for a high-quality platform.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CIO in a small, research-driven team.
• Source and monitor hedge fund managers across various strategies.
• Engage in ongoing portfolio construction and due diligence.

Skills

Analytical research

Portfolio construction

Manager due diligence

Market analysis

Job description

Hedge Fund Allocator | Single Family Office (London, Mayfair)

We are partnered with an entrepreneurial family office that operates a hedge fund platform managing the founder’s capital. The fund runs a concentrated, low turnover portfolio of niche and specialist hedge fund managers across credit, relative value, commodities, global macro, distressed and other differentiated strategies, with a strong focus on capital preservation and consistent absolute returns.

They are hiring a Hedge Fund Allocator to work directly alongside the CIO, with broad responsibility across manager sourcing, research, due diligence, portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring. This is a rare opportunity to join a small, high-quality platform that prioritises autonomy, analytical research and thoughtful, long-term investing.

Key Highlights

• Work closely with the founder CIO in a small, research-driven team
• Exposure across the full hedge fund allocation lifecycle
• Focus on niche, specialist managers rather than traditional equities
• Performance-linked bonus structure
• Based in Mayfair with flexible 2-3 days per week in office

Ideal for someone entrepreneurial, self-directed and motivated by building a thoughtful, low-volatility portfolio within a lean setup.