Overview
A leading global investment firm is looking to hire a highly analytical and detail-focused individual to join its Portfolio Management & Implementation team. The team is responsible for managing active equity and multi-asset strategies, working alongside a broader alternatives platform, and utilising advanced research, data, and technology to deliver investment solutions to institutional clients globally.
This position provides direct involvement in the investment process and offers strong opportunities for ongoing learning and development within a collaborative and intellectually demanding environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Works closely with quantitative research teams to support daily portfolio management and investment operations
- Executes and oversees portfolio implementation, ensuring alignment with client mandates and internal guidelines
- Contributes to bespoke and ad hoc analysis, including assessing the impact of changes to portfolio construction and optimisation techniques
- Addresses a range of analytical challenges related to trading and implementation, from routine queries to more complex problem-solving
- Enhances and streamlines existing portfolio management processes through automation and system improvements
- Assists with the rollout of new investment strategies, funds, and separately managed accounts
- Partners with teams across trading, technology, portfolio strategy, operations, and other key functions such as legal and compliance
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree required; postgraduate qualifications are advantageous
- Approximately 1–4 years of relevant experience within asset management, hedge funds, or a similar environment
- Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Effective written communication skills
- Proficiency in Python, including experience developing and troubleshooting analytical tools or models
- Interest in, or experience with, applying emerging technologies such as generative AI
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
- Demonstrated curiosity and a proactive approach to learning