There is something uniquely compelling about joining an investment team where your ideas can directly influence performance from day one, and this Junior Portfolio Manager role offers exactly that. This opportunity is with a specialist London based investment firm focused on a global long/short equity strategy for professional investors. The team is known for delivering strong net returns since 2015, particularly during periods of market stress, and has built a reputation for disciplined research, innovative tools, and a best in class “quantamental” approach that blends proprietary technology with deep fundamental insight. In this Junior Portfolio Manager position, you will play a central role across the full investment lifecycle, from generating tradeable ideas to supporting portfolio construction and applying risk management techniques. This is a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your work will be visible and meaningful as the team expands its product range and prepares for the launch of a Cayman fund. Salary: £50,000 to £100,000 depending on experience Here's what you'll be doing:Working as a Junior Portfolio Manager on a diversified global long/short equity portfolio across multiple regions.Contributing to bottom up stock research, screening, and tradeable idea generation.Supporting portfolio construction through position sizing, entry and exit planning, and maintaining balance across 20 to 40 liquid positions.Executing trades efficiently across global markets while ensuring best practice and operational accuracy.Applying structured risk management using exposure limits, stop losses, and asymmetric risk reward principles.Using proprietary analytical systems for screening, monitoring and ongoing assessment of positions and portfolio level risk.Collaborating with senior investors to refine investment theses and respond quickly to new information or macroeconomic developments.Supporting the launch and ongoing management of the new Cayman fund, contributing to both investment and operational processes.Here are the skills you'll need:2 to 3 years of experience as a long/short equity portfolio manager, or 2 to 10 years as an equity analyst or trader with measurable results.Experience as a proprietary trader or running a personal account strategy with verifiable performance will also be considered.Strong analytical ability and a detailed understanding of global equity markets, sector dynamics and macro themes.Ability to build portfolios that balance attractive returns with disciplined drawdown control.Comfortable executing trades and open to obtaining additional regulatory qualifications if required.Ideally experienced in short selling and managing both long and short books.A flexible investment mindset that draws on multiple styles, including value, momentum, fundamental and technical frameworks.Confident decision making combined with rigorous risk discipline and the ability to adapt quickly when market conditions change.A motivated, curious and hands on approach, with a commitment to becoming best in class in at least one area of investment expertise.Work permissions You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Here are the benefits of this job:Be part of a high performing investment team with a strong long term track record.Work in a collaborative environment where your contributions as a Junior Portfolio Manager directly influence portfolio performance.Competitive compensation structure with performance related incentives.Direct exposure to experienced investors, leading allocators and the opportunity to build a visible personal track record.Take part in the development and future scaling of a Cayman fund and further product launches.Building a career as a Junior Portfolio Manager in long/short equities provides a rare combination of analytical challenge, market impact and long term progression. It offers the chance to develop a robust investment process, refine risk management capability and ultimately build a track record that can open doors across hedge funds, asset managers and family offices.....Read more...
Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is recruiting on behalf of a specialist alternative investment firm for an experienced Data Engineer to join their growing technology team in Newcastle.
This role offers the chance to build and maintain critical data pipelines and platforms that underpin investment decision-making. You will work in a collaborative environment, delivering high-quality solutions that support the firm’s strategic objectives.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Experienced Data Engineer or in a closely related technical role.
Hedge fund or alternative investment experience is essential.
Strong expertise in SQL, Python, AWS, and data management technologies.
Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git) and orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow).
Proven ability to build, test, and maintain high-quality data pipelines and platforms.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; self-motivated and detail-oriented.
First class degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Core Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines to integrate data from multiple internal and external sources.
Support platform development, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure reliability, performance, and data integrity.
Collaborate with stakeholders to improve data accessibility, usability, and overall platform functionality.
Continuously identify opportunities to implement new technologies and best practices that enhance data operations.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16431
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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