Senior Portfolio Analyst

Job description

The role of Senior Portfolio Analyst lies at the intersection of quantitative research, portfolio construction, and live investment decisions. You will play a key role in the investment process—from signal validation to portfolio risk management—and help make the investment decisions that drive actual capital allocation.

Tasks

• Handling day-to-day portfolio management tasks, including validating the implementation of our investment strategies
• Analysis of the results of our portfolio construction process to ensure the integrity of our investment philosophy and risk parameters
• Identifying and promoting new ideas and risk management techniques for implementation
• Reviewing existing investment ideas to ensure portfolio performance and optimization
• Implementation of signal enhancement initiatives in partnership with research teams and the development of independent research projects with a clear path to implementation
• Responsibility for the numerical aspects of customer communications and presentations
• Collaborating with teams within Man Group to address investment, technical, and operational challenges

Requirements

• Degree in accounting, finance, statistics, computer science, economics, or mathematics
• Coding experience required; Python preferred
• A solid understanding of accounting and financial analysis
• Strong research capabilities
• Ability to clearly communicate complex quantitative concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrable experience in independent projects or research
• Strong sense of integrity

We offer

• Access to systematic investment processes with significant assets under management
• Direct interaction and mentorship from experienced portfolio managers and the research department
• A culture that rewards initiative and offers strong career development opportunities

Salary and benefits

The salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $115,000 USD. The compensation package also includes benefits and a discretionary bonus. Our comprehensive benefits include competitive vacation time, retirement and long-term disability insurance, group health insurance, enhanced parental leave, and extended leave. Depending on the location, additional benefits such as private health and dental insurance, discounted gym memberships, and pet insurance may be offered.