Overview
The Senior Portfolio Manager, Hedge Funds will co-lead the team’s portfolio construction, participate in investment due diligence, and monitor the performance and risk of different funds in the Absolute Returns Portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the portfolio construction process and enhancements to the portfolio.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the portfolio.
- Monitor the performance and risk characteristics of current funds in the Absolute Return portfolio.
- Keep abreast of market developments affecting the asset class.
- Independently manage the due diligence process of external managers.
- Lead engagement with senior management and active participation in Investment Committee (IC) decision making process.
- Prepare and present investment recommendations and risk assessments to inform IC decisions.
- Mentor and guide junior-level team members.
Required Experience
- At least 10 years of investment work experience preferably investing in Absolute Returns strategies including but not limited to market-neutral, quantitative and trading-oriented approaches.
- Experience in having led investment due diligence across multiple hedge fund strategies with experience in leading due diligence meetings with hedge funds managers.
- Experience working with legal teams, understanding investment and legal review processes, and coordinating with middle-office and legal functions.
- Demonstrated track record contributing to investment committees (IC) or equivalent governance bodies, with evidence of high-quality decision-making under uncertainty.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience including coaching, feedback, talent development skills and managing junior investment professionals.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (Masters preferred) in a relevant field, preferably finance, business, economics
- Professional Certification such as a CFA and/or CAIA is a plus.
