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...
Support the planning and delivery of digital marketing campaigns to promote Netpaydue.com’s software solutions.
Create and schedule social media content promoting the company’s cloud payroll, data conversion, and security workforce management systems.
Assist with website updates, product pages, and blog posts explaining key services and features.
Use AI-powered marketing tools to help generate ideas, improve marketing content, and analyse campaign performance.
Research target audiences such as corporates, consulting firms, SMEs, and security companies to identify potential customers.
Help produce short marketing videos, graphics, and digital materials that demonstrate the company’s software solutions.
Support the preparation and delivery of online product demonstrations for potential customers.
Assist with email marketing campaigns, including drafting newsletters and product updates.
Monitor digital marketing analytics (website traffic, social media engagement, email performance) and report insights to the team.
Help maintain the company’s CRM or customer contact database, ensuring leads and enquiries are recorded correctly.
Conduct competitor and market research to understand trends in payroll systems, data services, and workforce management software.
Support the marketing team with content planning and campaign organisation across multiple marketing channels.
Training:Throughout the programme, apprentices will also have access to tailored on demand content, 121 coaching from a designated skills coach and a variety of learning collateral to support the apprentice journey.Blended delivery model with virtual classrooms on a frequent basis, along with one-to-one support.Reviews will take place every 4-6 weeks to monitor progress and formals being every 10-12 weeks with the employer and coach as part of a tri-party process.Training Outcome:A Level 3 Multi-channel marketing apprenticeship can lead to the following careers: SEO Specialist, DM Specialist, DM Manager, Social media specialist, Content marketing strategist, marketing analyst, E-commerce manager.Employer Description:Netpaydue.com is a growing IT company that designs and develops its own business software solutions. The company works with large organisations, consulting firms, and small to medium-sized businesses to simplify complex business processes through smart technology.
Its services include converting large corporate datasets into the correct format required for statutory and regulatory reporting, helping organisations meet their compliance obligations efficiently.
Netpaydue.com also provides a secure cloud-based payroll solution that allows businesses to manage employee payments and payroll processes more easily.
In addition, the company has developed a workforce management system for the security services industry, helping security companies manage staff deployment and operations more effectively.
The company is continually improving its products and is increasingly using AI and advanced technologies to enhance software performance, automate processes, and deliver better services to its customers.
As a growing technology company, Netpaydue.com offers apprentices the opportunity to gain valuable experience working alongside professionals while learning about digital marketing, software products, and the fast-moving world of technology.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 09:30 - 18:30.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
What you’ll be doing: As an apprentice, you’ll build real‑world skills, gain practical knowledge, and work closely with experienced colleagues who will support your development throughout the programme.
Data & Insights - Dive into real data! You’ll collect, clean, analyse, and visualise information to help shape big strategic decisions and track how the business is performing
Spotting Opportunities & Risks - Use both data and judgement to help assess new opportunities and potential risks; playing a part in shaping the future direction of Thames Water
Supporting Delivery - Help build and maintain implementation plans, track progress against key milestones, and make sure strategic projects stay on course
Trend & Market Research - Explore industry trends, new technologies, and broader societal changes - and assess how they could impact our long‑term strategy
Governance & Assurance - Produce accurate reports and contribute to data‑led assurance to support strong governance and risk management
Collaboration & Ways of Working - Work closely with the Strategy team to embed data‑driven thinking into planning, goal‑setting, and decision‑making
You’ll also take part in strategy communities of practice to share ideas and learn from others
Training:
Knowledge, skills and behaviours as set out in the Level 4 Data Analyst standard
Earn EPAO: CABWI qualification
You’ll study with Firebrand through blended online learning and short residential blocks at their Wyboston Lakes centre (accommodation included)
Training Outcome:
Permanent role with a 16–18 month structured programme
Employer Description:Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to comeWorking Hours :Hours: 36 hours a week across four working days, plus one off-the-job training day. Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
