VP, Portfolio Manager - Core

1w1 week ago

Acadian Asset Management

London, GB · Full-time · £180,000 – £250,000

About this role

Acadian Asset Management is a global systematic investment manager at the forefront of data-driven investing since 1986. Managing over $195 billion for leading institutions worldwide, we harness advanced technology and multidisciplinary expertise to uncover insights overlooked by traditional approaches.

This London-based Portfolio Manager will oversee benchmark-relative active quantitative equity strategies. Day-to-day duties include monitoring client portfolios, approving trades, and collaborating with researchers to deploy enhancements to our investment process.

We foster a collaborative, intellectually curious environment where ideas are tested and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Our hybrid work model requires on-site presence three days a week in the London office, supporting meaningful teamwork.

This role offers the opportunity to lead client and prospect meetings, communicating portfolio performance and our systematic process. You will also participate in internal investment policy discussions, contributing to decisions that shape client outcomes.

Requirements

An advanced degree, Ph.D. preferred, with a distinguished academic record in economics, finance, mathematics, computer science, engineering, physics, or a similar discipline
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in finance, preferably asset management, investment consulting, or academia, with emphasis on quantitative investing and risk management
Ability to perform deep reviews of equity portfolios, generating ideas and recommendations to improve systematic portfolio management processes
Willingness and ability to work in a team-first, collegial, and result-oriented environment
Superior verbal and written communication skills (English required; other languages welcome)
Strong programming background required, e.g., in Python
Ability to conduct meetings with clients and prospects
Willingness to travel 35–50% of the time

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage client portfolios in collaboration with other portfolio managers, including monitoring portfolios and approving trades
Work with researchers and analysts to identify and deploy enhancements to the investment process
Lead meetings with clients, consultants, and prospects to communicate and explain portfolio performance, positioning, and Acadian’s systematic investment process
Participate in internal investment policy discussions and decisions
Answer ad-hoc inquiries from clients, consultants, and prospects