We are working with a leading global investment firm to identify an Associate for its Public Markets team, with a strong focus on hedge fund investing and tactical asset allocation experience. This role suits an investment professional who enjoys deep manager research, portfolio construction and active allocation across public markets.
Key Requirements:
Direct experience within a hedge fund, fund‑of‑funds, or institutional allocator focused on public markets. Proven exposure to tactical asset allocation across equities, fixed income, and liquid alternatives. Track record in manager selection, due diligence and ongoing monitoring of external hedge fund and public markets managers. Strong understanding of portfolio construction, risk budgeting and performance attribution in multi‑manager or multi‑asset portfolios. Ability to form and express macro and market views, and translate these into allocation decisions.
Responsibilities
Support the design and implementation of public markets and hedge fund portfolios in line with the organisation’s return and risk objectives. Conduct in‑depth qualitative and quantitative due diligence on external managers, including strategy, performance, risk and operations. Contribute to tactical asset allocation decisions, including tilts across asset classes, regions, styles and strategies. Prepare clear, concise investment reports, memos and presentations for investment committees and senior stakeholders. Monitor portfolio performance and risk, proposing adjustments where needed to improve risk‑return characteristics.
Experience and Skills
2–4 years’ experience in hedge funds, asset management, investment consulting or a similar institutional investment role with clear exposure to public markets. Strong analytical skills, including financial modelling, performance analysis and risk analytics. Solid understanding of public markets instruments (equities, bonds, derivatives, alternatives) and their role in portfolio construction. Confident communicator who can engage with senior stakeholders and external managers. Motivated, curious and comfortable working in a demanding, high‑performance environment.