Senior Portfolio Manager, L/S Equities

CompanyDelta Executive Search

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At11/21/2025

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Business and financial project management professionals

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£56,500 (£28.97 per hour)

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Description

Overview:

Our client, a leading Global Hedge Fund, are seeking an experienced Long/Short Equity Senior Portfolio Manager to lead a high-conviction, macro-aware equities strategy focused on delivering absolute returns. The role requires a senior investor who consistently generates alpha by exploiting both upside and downside moves through rigorous fundamental research, disciplined risk management, and excellent trading execution

Key Responsibilities:

Lead portfolio construction and day-to-day management of a long/short equity strategy aimed at delivering absolute returns
Source, research, and evaluate long and short ideas through rigorous fundamental analysis and valuation
Manage short positions effectively, including borrow availability, financing costs, and recall risks
Oversee risk at both position and portfolio level: stress-testing, scenario analysis, drawdown control, liquidity management
Execute trades efficiently in coordination with traders/brokers, minimizing slippage and market impact
Monitor and analyse performance; conduct post-trade reviews and refine investment processes
Interpret macroeconomic indicators and market sentiment to inform positioning and hedging
Provide leadership within the investment team — mentor analysts and contribute to strategy development

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Minimum 15 years equity investing experience with direct responsibility for long/short portfolio management
Demonstrated track record of alpha generation and delivering positive returns across market cycles
Deep expertise in equity valuation, financial modelling, and fundamental research
Strong understanding of short-selling mechanics and hands-on experience managing short books
Proven risk-management capabilities, including scenario analysis, exposure control, and liquidity/risk limit monitoring
Ability to make high-conviction decisions in uncertain and fast-moving markets
Leadership experience mentoring analysts or junior PMs
Advanced degree and/or CFA/FRM preferred