Portfolio Analyst

Nickel Digital Asset Management; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in the UK is seeking a Portfolio Analyst to support their multi-manager hedge fund platform. This role involves collaborating with the investment leadership team, analyzing trading strategies, and maintaining relationships with Pod managers. The ideal candidate holds a relevant bachelor’s degree with 1-4 years of experience in finance or data science, possesses strong quantitative skills, and is proficient in Python. The company offers competitive compensation, performance-based bonuses, stock options, and other perks.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Stock options

25 days holiday + UK bank holidays

Private healthcare

Company pension plan

Daily catered meals

Annual training allowance

Qualifications

• 1–4 years’ experience in finance, data science, or investment-related role.
• Strong foundation in quantitative methods including volatility and correlation.
• Knowledge of digital assets or market-neutral strategies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Co-CIOs to oversee the fund.
• Monitor and support Pod managers' trading activities.
• Perform quantitative analysis on Pod strategies and risk metrics.

Skills

Mathematical and statistical modelling

Python programming

Problem-solving

Database management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or Economics

Job description

Nickel Digital Asset Management is one of Europe’s premier investment firms. We specialise in digital assets and alternative strategies, combining institutional-grade infrastructure with the agility and vision of a cutting-edge fintech firm. Backed by a team of world-class financial professionals, we are shaping the future of multi-strategy fund management with our Diversified Alpha Fund - a pioneering multi-manager vehicle investing across a range of strategies within the global digital asset space.

As a Portfolio Analyst, you’ll work at the heart of our multi-manager hedge fund platform. Partnering closely with the investment leadership team, you'll be exposed to cutting-edge trading strategies and a vibrant network of ‘Pod’ managers – each driving alpha in global digital asset markets.

What you’ll do

• Collaborate directly with the Co-CIOs to oversee the fund.
• Coordinate daily interactions with Pod managers - monitoring, analysing, and supporting their trading activity.
• Perform detailed quantitative analysis on Pod strategies, risk metrics and P&L.
• Contribute to the due diligence and selection of both new and existing Pods.
• Cultivate strong relationships with Pods becoming a key point of contact.

Your technical skills and experience

• A bachelor’s degree in STEM or Economics from a leading university (Russell Group or international equivalent).
• 1–4 years’ experience in a finance, data science, or an investment-related role.
• Strong mathematical and statistical modelling skills and a foundation in quantitative methods (e.g., volatility, correlation, Monte Carlo simulations, VaR).
• Python to at least intermediate level.
• A natural problem-solver with a hands-on approach and the confidence to work independently.
• Experience in managing large databases and datasets is advantageous.
• Knowledge of digital assets, market-neutral strategies or trade execution is a plus - but not a dealbreaker; we provide training.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based year-end bonus
• Stock options
• 25 days holiday + UK bank holidays
• Private healthcare & Nickel company pension plan
• Daily catered meals & annual wellbeing program
• Team offsites, social events and a culture of inclusion
• Annual training & development allowance and mentoring programme

If this sounds attractive and a good match to your skills and capabilities, then we’d love to hear from you.