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...
Climate17 are working with a leading, specialist energy transition advisory firm to appoint a Technical Analyst / Senior Technical Analyst into a high-impact, high-ownership role. Our client is an established and highly respected consultancy operating at the forefront of European energy markets. They advise major utilities, infrastructure funds, and investors on complex commercial and strategic questions across power and gas markets. This position sits at the intersection of engineering, data, modelling and AI. It offers the opportunity to build the technical backbone that underpins investment-grade analysis and client-facing insight. The Opportunity This is a role for someone with a strong engineering foundation and a builder’s mindset. You will work close to the commercial and consulting teams, translating real-world market questions into robust technical systems. The centre of gravity is Python engineering, data platform development, and modelling infrastructure. There is also a strong opportunity to shape how AI tools are embedded into consulting workflows. You will have meaningful autonomy and influence over technical architecture, standards, and tooling. Key Responsibilities Build and Operate a Modern Data PlatformDesign and maintain data pipelines to ingest, validate, and publish curated datasets used in modelling and dashboards.Establish robust data quality, observability, monitoring, and documentation practices.Develop scalable database and storage architectures, including lake/lakehouse concepts (partitioning, schema evolution, versioning, governance).Apply strong SQL and data modelling principles to support performance and reliability. Strengthen the Energy Modelling EnvironmentDevelop reusable Python packages and services supporting market scenario modelling and investment workflows.Improve reproducibility and reliability of modelling runs (configuration management, structured logging, versioned scenarios).Raise engineering standards across testing, code review, CI/CD, and maintainable architecture. Implement Scalable AI Solutions (Agents + RAG)Prototype and productionise internal AI tools to support research, drafting, document extraction, synthesis, and knowledge search.Build end-to-end RAG systems including ingestion pipelines, embeddings, retrieval strategies, reranking, evaluation frameworks, and monitoring.Ensure safe-by-design implementation, with appropriate access controls, auditability, and data governance. (Desirable) Develop Lightweight UI ToolsCreate simple web applications and dashboards enabling analysts and clients to explore data and model outputs.Translate business requirements into intuitive user experiences backed by secure APIs. Example Project OwnershipBuilding a curated time-series lakehouse covering fundamentals, prices, and market curves with lineage and quality controls.Developing a scenario management system enabling versioned, reproducible market simulations.Deploying a permission-controlled RAG assistant across internal research, models, and deliverables.Supporting development of a client-facing data portal.Designing interactive dashboards to explore sensitivities and scenario comparisons. Candidate ProfileQuantitative degree (Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics or similar).3+ years’ experience building production-grade software or data systems.Strong Python engineering capability beyond notebook environments.Strong SQL and data modelling expertise.Ability to take ownership of ambiguous problems and deliver structured, production-ready solutions.Clear communication and documentation skills.Rapid learner, comfortable working across evolving technologies. AdvantageousExperience with data platforms and database architecture.UI development experience (React + JavaScript/TypeScript or similar).AI engineering exposure.Experience building RAG systems and working with vector databases.Docker, CI/CD, deployment practices and secrets management.Energy markets exposure (not essential; sector knowledge can be developed). Why This Role?Work on tools that directly inform high-stakes investment decisions.Operate in a technically ambitious but commercially grounded environment.High autonomy and scope to shape architecture and engineering standards.Meaningful exposure to European energy transition dynamics. About Us Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector. Inclusive Application Process Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.....Read more...
Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is partnering with a leading financial services firm to recruit a Fund Control Analyst for their growing Newcastle upon Tyne team.
This is an exciting opportunity where you will play a key role in ensuring accurate performance reporting, portfolio valuations, and Net Asset Value (NAV) oversight across multiple asset classes.
Essential Skills/Experience:
A minimum 2:1 degree from a Russell Group university or equivalent
1–3 years’ experience in Product Control, Valuations, or Audit within investment banking, buy-side, or professional services
Knowledge of financial products such as Bonds, Equities, and simple derivatives is advantageous
Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Familiarity with SQL, Python, or Tableau is desirable
Core Responsibilities:
Deliver accurate P&L reporting, breaking down performance by asset class, strategy, and risk measures
Conduct valuations testing to ensure portfolio accuracy using independent pricing sources
Provide NAV reporting for internal stakeholders and regulators, including management and performance fee review
Support additional team projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
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: (16437)
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is partnering with a leading global investment firm to recruit a Market Data Analyst to join their expanding team in Newcastle.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly analytical professional to support and optimise market data operations, drive automation, and contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Essential Skills/Experience:
2+ years’ experience in finance, data management, or technology-related roles.
First class degree in Maths, Statistics, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related analytical discipline.
Strong knowledge of financial markets and asset classes (Equities, Fixed Income, Credit, Listed Derivatives).
Familiarity with SQL and Python.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Adaptable, curious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Core Responsibilities:
Support day-to-day market data operations and resolve related queries.
Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
Gather, document, and translate business requirements into actionable solutions for technical teams.
Specify new functionalities to enhance workflows and improve user experience.
Maintain clear documentation and contribute to knowledge management processes.
Proactively identify risks and escalate issues, providing recommendations where appropriate.
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: 16429
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Title: Planner / Scheduler (PMO) Location: Huddersfield Job Type: Full-Time/Permanent Department: PMO / Projects Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 + Benefits
About the Business
We are working on behalf of a fast-growing, globally recognised engineering organisation supplying into key industries including Defence, Power Generation, and Oil & Gas. Due to increased workload and recently secured contracts, they are now looking to appoint a Planner / Scheduler to join their expanding PMO function.
This is a brand-new opportunity offering excellent long term career progression as the business continues to grow. The Huddersfield site offers convenient access from across the M62 corridor, including Halifax, Leeds, Bradford, Manchester, and surrounding areas.
The Role
As a Planner / Scheduler, you will play a key role within the PMO, taking ownership of developing, managing, and maintaining integrated project schedules across complex programmes.
Working closely with Project and Programme teams, you will ensure robust planning standards are applied, schedules are accurately maintained, and project performance is clearly tracked against baseline plans. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to coordinate across multiple departments to ensure alignment and delivery.
This is a highly visible role, ideal for someone with advanced scheduling expertise and experience supporting complex engineering or manufacturing projects.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring alignment with project and programme objectives
Control and maintain baseline schedules, tracking progress and performance against key milestones and deliverables
Integrate multiple project schedules to provide a consolidated programme view and highlight dependencies
Work cross-functionally with project, engineering, and operational teams to update progress, track execution, and ensure accurate reporting
Provide clear schedule analysis and reporting to support project governance, decision-making, and delivery performance
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for a highly organised and detail driven planning professional with strong communication skills and the ability to operate within a fast-paced project environment.
Essential:
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
Previous experience in a PMO Planner, Scheduler, or PMO Analyst role supporting complex projects
Strong understanding of project scheduling, planning methodologies, and controls
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong organisational and time management capability
Desirable:
Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or technical project environments
Understanding of programme level scheduling and integrated planning
Experience working within regulated industries such as defence or energy
Career Progression & Development
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing PMO team, with clear progression into senior planning, programme controls, or project management roles. The business offers strong investment in training and development to support your long-term career.
What We Offer
Competitive salary between £40,000 and £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
37.5 hours per week with flexibility around start and finish times
33 days annual leave including statutory holidays
Company pension scheme (up to 8%)
Healthcare options
Ongoing training and development opportunities
A supportive, collaborative working environment
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexible working hours available)
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Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is working with a leading investment management firm to recruit a Portfolio Risk Analyst to join their team in Edinburgh.
The successful candidate will focus on portfolio risk monitoring and mandate adherence, combining structured assurance activity with responsiveness to business queries and initiatives. The role offers broad exposure across investment teams and key stakeholders, contributing to ongoing oversight and continuous improvement of risk and control processes.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Degree educated or equivalent professional experience
Experience in an analytical role, ideally within investment management
Experience within a discretionary or advisory environment, with exposure to retail clients
Strong Excel skills
Understanding of FCA conduct and regulatory requirements
Good investment knowledge across asset classes, including equities and fixed income
Ability to interpret portfolio risk and investment data
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail and a proactive approach
Core Responsibilities:
Support the development and enhancement of portfolio risk monitoring frameworks
Perform regular monitoring activities in line with established plans
Assist in the production of MI and KPIs to assess adherence, performance, and client outcomes
Support the identification, investigation, and resolution of mandate breaches
Contribute to reporting for internal governance forums, including boards and committees
Act as a point of contact for Front Office portfolio risk matters
Collaborate with stakeholders across Front Office, Risk, and Compliance
Support the delivery of portfolio risk training where required
Contribute to initiatives focused on process efficiency, data usage, and automation
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: (16456)
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is working with a leading investment management firm to recruit a Portfolio Risk Analyst to join their team in London.
The successful candidate will focus on portfolio risk monitoring and mandate adherence, combining structured assurance activity with responsiveness to business queries and initiatives. The role offers broad exposure across investment teams and key stakeholders, contributing to ongoing oversight and continuous improvement of risk and control processes.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Degree educated or equivalent professional experience
Experience in an analytical role, ideally within investment management
Experience within a discretionary or advisory environment, with exposure to retail clients
Strong Excel skills
Understanding of FCA conduct and regulatory requirements
Good investment knowledge across asset classes, including equities and fixed income
Ability to interpret portfolio risk and investment data
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
High attention to detail and a proactive approach
Core Responsibilities:
Support the development and enhancement of portfolio risk monitoring frameworks
Perform regular monitoring activities in line with established plans
Assist in the production of MI and KPIs to assess adherence, performance, and client outcomes
Support the identification, investigation, and resolution of mandate breaches
Contribute to reporting for internal governance forums, including boards and committees
Act as a point of contact for Front Office portfolio risk matters
Collaborate with stakeholders across Front Office, Risk, and Compliance
Support the delivery of portfolio risk training where required
Contribute to initiatives focused on process efficiency, data usage, and automation
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: (16456)
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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