Job Description
About the Opportunity
Position: Portfolio Manager
Location: New York, NY
Reporting to: Founding & Managing Partner
About Company
Navier-Stokes Capital is a research-driven investment platform focused on uncovering persistent, repeatable alpha in public markets. We operate as a multi-PM platform where each portfolio manager runs a differentiated strategy within a unified risk, technology, and operational framework. Clients can choose to invest in a single strategy, a curated mix, or the entire multi-strategy platform, depending on their risk profile and return objectives.
Responsibilities
- Develop, pitch, and execute high-conviction investment ideas within the fund's mandated strategy.
- Conduct deep fundamental research on companies, industries, and macroeconomic trends.
- Build and maintain complex financial models to value securities and assess risk/reward profiles.
- Generate consistent, uncorrelated alpha through long and short positions.
- Construct and manage a concentrated portfolio of investments, optimizing for return and risk.
- Define and implement position sizing, entry/exit points, and stop-loss strategies.
- Continuously monitor portfolio exposure, concentration, liquidity, and leverage.
- Proactively manage portfolio hedges to mitigate downside risk and market volatility.
- Lead primary research efforts, including company management meetings, expert network calls, and site visits.
- Analyze financial statements, regulatory filings, and market data to form a comprehensive investment thesis.
- Stay abreast of global market developments, geopolitical events, and sector-specific news.
- Clearly and convincingly articulate investment theses and portfolio performance to the Investment Committee and senior leadership.
- Collaborate with and mentor junior analysts, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Contribute to investor relations materials and meetings, effectively communicating the fund's strategy and performance, support fundraising activity.
- Closely monitor and analyze portfolio performance (PnL) attribution.
- Prepare detailed reports on portfolio positioning, performance drivers, and market outlook.
Eligibility
Essential:
- A minimum of 8-10 years of direct, relevant experience in public markets, with a significant portion at a leading hedge fund, asset manager, or proprietary trading firm.
- A verifiable and outstanding track record of alpha generation and portfolio management over multiple market cycles.
- Deep expertise in the Technology, Healthcare, Consumer, or Industrial sectors OR a specific strategy (e.g., Global Macro, Event-Driven, etc.).
- Exceptional quantitative, financial modeling, and valuation skills.
- Strong academic credentials from a top-tier university; CFA, MBA, or advanced degree highly preferred.
Benefits
The benefits package will be discussed during the interview process.