Portfolio Manager, Oil and Gas

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to lead research and manage a long/short equity portfolio in oil and gas. The ideal candidate has demonstrated success in investment management, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to make independent decisions. This role offers a dynamic investment environment focusing on small and mid-cap opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success managing or co-managing a long/short equity portfolio.
• Strong analytical and modelling capabilities.
• Independent thinker with high conviction and ability to make autonomous decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and portfolio construction for oil and gas equities.
• Generate and execute long and short investment ideas.
• Engage with industry experts to stay updated on market developments.

Skills

Fundamental research

Portfolio management

Analytical capabilities

Investment decision making

Industry insight

Job description

Job Description

Key requirements:

• Lead fundamental research and portfolio construction for oil and gas equities, focusing on small and mid-cap opportunities.
• Generate and execute differentiated long and short investment ideas based on deep industry insight.
• Manage a concentrated book aligned with a conviction-driven, non-indexed strategy.
• Participate actively in a collaborative investment process with a team of experienced Portfolio Managers and Analysts.
• Engage with company leadership, industry experts, and peers to stay abreast of market developments.
• Monitor macroeconomic and sector-specific trends impacting the broader energy and commodity sectors.

Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrated success managing or co-managing a long/short equity portfolio, ideally with sector specialisation in oil, gas, or energy-related industries.
• Consideration also given to Senior Analysts with experience running their own book and a strong track record of generating alpha.
• Strong analytical and modelling capabilities, with a passion for fundamental research.
• Independent thinker with high conviction and the ability to make decisions autonomously.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable operating in a lean, high-performance investment environment.
• Exposure to small and mid-cap equities and a long investment horizon is desirable.
• Previous buy-side experience but not mandatory.

Due to the expected volume of applications, we may only be able to respond to candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements above.

We are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations or support, please let us know.