Long/Short Equity Portfolio Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hedge fund is seeking a seasoned Portfolio Manager for significant capital management, either in London or Dubai. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in portfolio performance and risk management, capable of thriving in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing capital within a hedge fund.
• Proven track record in managing portfolios over $300m in AUM.
• Ability to perform under pressure and adapt to market conditions.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage significant capital allocation through investment strategies.
• Construct portfolios for asymmetric returns with minimal correlation to traditional markets.
• Implement robust risk management and assess positions continuously.

Skills

Portfolio Management

Risk Management

Collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

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Client:

Selby Jennings

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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5

Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

We are currently representing an exciting hedge fund who are looking to bring on a seasoned L/S Equity focused Portfolio Manager to their team either here in London or in Dubai.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing capital preferably within a hedge fund.
• Proven track record in portfolio management, managing portfolios of over $300m in AUM, generating a pnl of above $10m per annum and a Sharpe Ratio greater than 1.5.
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative global team.
• Capability to perform under pressure and adapt to evolving market conditions.

The Role:

• Independently manage a significant capital allocation by creating, executing, and monitoring an alpha-driven investment strategy.
• Construct portfolios designed to generate asymmetric returns with minimal correlation to traditional capital markets.
• Implement robust risk management, continuously assessing the merits of all positions and investment theses.
• Collaborate effectively within a global team environment, learning from and adding value to collective insights and expertise.

Please apply if your skills match this description!