Senior Portfolio Manager, L/S Equities

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading Global Hedge Fund, is seeking an experienced Long/Short Equity Senior Portfolio Manager to lead a high-conviction, macro-aware equities strategy focused on delivering absolute returns. The role requires a senior investor who consistently generates alpha by exploiting both upside and downside moves through rigorous fundamental research, disciplined risk management, and excellent trading execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio construction and day-to-day management of a long/short equity strategy aimed at delivering absolute returns
• Source, research, and evaluate long and short ideas through rigorous fundamental analysis and valuation
• Manage short positions effectively, including borrow availability, financing costs, and recall risks
• Oversee risk at both position and portfolio level: stress-testing, scenario analysis, drawdown control, liquidity management
• Execute trades efficiently in coordination with traders/brokers, minimizing slippage and market impact
• Monitor and analyze performance; conduct post-trade reviews and refine investment processes
• Interpret macroeconomic indicators and market sentiment to inform positioning and hedging
• Provide leadership within the investment team — mentor analysts and contribute to strategy development

About You

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 15 years equity investing experience with direct responsibility for long/short portfolio management
• Demonstrated track record of alpha generation and delivering positive returns across market cycles
• Deep expertise in equity valuation, financial modeling, and fundamental research
• Strong understanding of short-selling mechanics and hands-on experience managing short books
• Proven risk-management capabilities, including scenario analysis, exposure control, and liquidity/risk limit monitoring
• Ability to make high-conviction decisions in uncertain and fast-moving markets
• Leadership experience mentoring analysts or junior PMs
• Advanced degree and/or CFA/FRM preferred