Portfolio Manager

H&P Executive Search; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund seeks a skilled Portfolio Manager to oversee investment strategies across asset classes in London. With a focus on generating alpha and building collaborative frameworks with internal teams, this role demands a proven track record and deep market insights. Candidates will mentor junior members and uphold a commitment to innovation and excellence in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Portfolio Manager or similar role.
• Proven track record of generating alpha with multi-year P&L.
• Expertise in Global Equities, Volatility, or Quant Strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement investment strategies.
• Conduct market, sector, and company research.
• Manage portfolio performance and adjustments.

Skills

Risk Management

Analytical Skills

Decision-Making

Communication Skills

Education

Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering

CFA or MBA

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

SQL

Job description

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I am reaching out on behalf of my client who are a leading global hedge fund with a multi-billion-dollar AUM and a strong track record of delivering alpha across asset classes. With offices in major financial centres and a collaborative, performance-driven culture, we focus on applying deep fundamental research, quantitative insights, and disciplined risk management to achieve superior returns for our investors.

Position Summary:

They are seeking a highly skilled and entrepreneurial Portfolio Manager (PM) across any asset class to join their London office. The PM will be responsible for generating consistent, risk-adjusted alpha within a defined mandate and risk budget. The ideal candidate brings a proven investment track record, strong market insights, and the ability to operate with autonomy within a global, multi-asset framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement investment strategies across one or more asset classes (e.g., equities, fixed income, commodities).
• Generate and manage a portfolio that aligns with firm-wide risk and return objectives.
• Conduct in-depth market, sector, and company research to support high-conviction investment decisions.
• Collaborate with internal research analysts, data scientists, and risk teams to refine strategies and uncover new opportunities.
• Maintain adherence to firm-wide and mandate-specific risk controls, limits, and compliance standards.
• Actively monitor portfolio performance and adjust positioning as needed based on market developments.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of excellence, integrity, and innovation.

Requirements:

• Proven track record of alpha generation with a verifiable multi-year P&L (typically > $20M annually, depending on strategy).
• 7+ years of experience as a Portfolio Manager, Senior Analyst, or Trader at a leading hedge fund, asset manager, or proprietary trading firm.
• Expertise in one or more of the following: Global Equities (L/S or market neutral), Volatility, Systematic or Quant Strategies.
• Strong risk management discipline with demonstrated ability to manage capital within defined drawdown and volatility limits.
• Proficiency in portfolio construction, statistical modeling, and/or systematic research tools (Python, R, MATLAB, SQL preferred).
• Exceptional analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or related field. CFA or MBA a plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Financial Services and Capital Markets

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