SMA / Seeding
Portfolio Manager - Seeding Opportunity
Location: London / Flexible
Firm Type: Multi-Manager Platform / Investment Partnership
Reports To: CIO / Head of Seeding Strategy
Opportunity Overview:
We are offering a unique opportunity for an experienced Portfolio Manager to launch and manage their own fund within a well-resourced and strategically aligned investment platform. This is ideal for PMs with a strong and verifiable track record who are seeking autonomy, institutional-grade infrastructure, and a long-term partnership to scale their strategy.
Key Features of the Opportunity:
- Capital Commitment: Initial seed capital provided, with potential for growth based on performance and strategy scalability.
- Infrastructure Support: Full operational, legal, compliance, and technology support to enable rapid fund launch and efficient management.
- Autonomy: Freedom to define investment mandate, risk parameters, and team structure.
- Revenue Share: Competitive economics with transparent fee-sharing structure.
- Strategic Partnership: Access to senior leadership, investor network, and fundraising support.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Track Record: Demonstrable history of consistent alpha generation across any liquid asset class or strategy.
- Strategy: Discretionary, systematic, or hybrid approaches welcome; must be scalable and risk-aware.
- Experience: 5-10+ years as a PM or Senior Trader at a hedge fund, bank, or asset manager.
- Mindset: Entrepreneurial, disciplined, and collaborative.
- Regulatory: FCA-authorised or eligible for registration.
Responsibilities Post-Launch:
- Define and execute the fund's investment strategy.
- Build and manage a high-performing team (if desired).
- Maintain robust risk management and compliance standards.
- Engage with investors and stakeholders on performance and strategy evolution.
- Contribute to the platform's broader investment ecosystem.
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