Long/Short Portfolio Manager - Family Office

Our client is a London-based, multi-billion AUM family office seeking to appoint a Single Long/Short Equity Portfolio Manager to run a dedicated, standalone mandate.

This is a rare opportunity for an established PM to manage capital in a long-term, stable environment with minimal bureaucracy and no external capital pressures. The mandate is designed for a high-conviction investor with a disciplined, risk-aware approach.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of a discretionary long/short equity portfolio


• End-to-end responsibility for idea generation, portfolio construction, risk management, and performance


• Build and manage a concentrated, high-conviction book within defined risk parameters


• Actively manage gross/net exposure, drawdowns, liquidity, and factor risks


• Clearly articulate investment views, positioning, and performance to the CIO / principal


• Operate independently with full accountability for results

Requirements

• Established track record as a Long/Short Equity Portfolio Manager with a verifiable track record of running at least $500m GMV.


• Demonstrated ability to generate consistent, risk-adjusted returns across market cycles


• Strong fundamental research skillset with disciplined portfolio construction


• Proven risk management and drawdown control