Lead Financials Portfolio Manager - L/S Equity

Selby Jennings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings in London is partnering with a growing hedge fund to hire a Lead Financials Portfolio Manager. The role leads Financials coverage across Europe and the US, managing a fundamental long/short portfolio with a focus on banks and broader Financials exposure.

The successful candidate will own portfolio construction, risk and capital allocation, while defining research priorities and building a team as the strategy expands.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in Financials long/short investing.
• Experience evaluating companies across European and US markets.
• Experience as Portfolio Manager or Sub-PM with capital and risk responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead Financials coverage across Europe and the US.
• Manage a fundamental equity long/short portfolio.
• Generate high-conviction ideas for long and short positions.
• Define research priorities and investment approach for the sector.
• Grow allocation and build a dedicated team over time.

Skills

Financials sector

Long/short equity

Portfolio management

Risk management

US & Europe markets

Job description

We are working with a growing hedge fund looking to hire a Lead Financials Portfolio Manager for its London team.

This will be the lead seat for Financials, covering opportunities across both the European and US markets. The portfolio is likely to have a particular focus on banks, although the firm is open to candidates with broader experience across diversified financials.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the sector, managing a fundamental long/short portfolio and setting the direction for Financials coverage across the platform. There is meaningful capital available from the outset, with the opportunity to increase the allocation and build a team as the strategy develops.

The opportunity

• Lead the firm's Financials coverage across Europe and the US
• Manage a fundamental equity long/short portfolio
• Generate high-conviction ideas across both the long and short books
• Take ownership of portfolio construction, position sizing and risk
• Define the research priorities and investment approach for the sector
• Grow the allocation and build out a dedicated team over time
• Become the firm's recognised lead investor for Financials

The profile

• Strong track record investing across Financials.
• Experience analysing companies across both European and US markets
• Existing Portfolio Manager or Sub-PM with responsibility for capital and risk
• Strong fundamental research and stock-selection skills
• Proven ability to identify opportunities on both the long and short side
• A clear and repeatable investment process
• Good understanding of portfolio construction, factor exposures and drawdown management
• Interest in building a long-term Financials franchise within a growing platform

The firm can offer meaningful capital, strong infrastructure and genuine room for the incoming PM to shape and grow the strategy.

All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.