Senior Investment Analyst

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $172.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

* As at 31 March 2025

We are seeking an experienced professional to join our External Alpha Research Team in New York. Reporting to your line manager, you will play a key role in supporting our investment efforts, particularly in manager selection for alternative investments, with a primary focus on Credit Long-Short and Equity Long-Short strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor existing investments and identify new opportunities within the scope of client portfolios. You will also strive to innovate and expand this remit thoughtfully, ensuring alignment with our clients’ interests.
• Communicate investments, portfolio decisions, and other ideas effectively to our sophisticated institutional clients.
• Actively listen and respond to client needs, including managing queries, reporting, planning, and assisting with portfolio-related matters. You will work closely with clients' investment teams, acting as an extension of their teams. Relationship management, reliability, and credibility are essential attributes.
• Operate independently when required, while maintaining accountability and high standards of execution.
• Collaborate with the broader investment team, including Investment Committee members, Investment Risk, Operational Risk, Solutions, Managed Accounts, and Sales, to execute the investment process effectively.

About the External Alpha Research Team
The External Alpha Research Team is responsible for delivering many of the investment ideas that drive client outcomes at Man. Within Man Solutions, the team’s core functions include:

•  Identifying and proposing investment opportunities, conducting thorough strategy research, and completing the necessary due diligence for external investments. The team also provides oversight and views on internal products and strategies, where requested.
• Managing and monitoring existing investments, addressing challenges, and making key decisions throughout the investment lifecycle. Issues are escalated promptly when necessary.
• Working closely with the broader investment team to ensure a seamless investment process.
• Enhancing processes, products, and potential opportunities.
• Maintaining clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, including clients.

What We Are Looking For:
We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are excited to hear from individuals who:

• Hedge Fund Expertise: Possess knowledge and experience in hedge fund strategies, with a strong understanding of Equity and Credit strategies. A proven track record of hedge fund investing and a broad network of manager relationships are highly desirable.
• Technical Knowledge: Demonstrate an understanding of:
  • Financial instruments and asset classes.
  • Trade idea/signal generation.
  • Portfolio and risk management.
• Curiosity and Innovation: Are curious about the world and the industry, and enjoy tackling challenges while contributing thoughtful ideas to foster a culture of innovation.
• Judgment and Adaptability: Exhibit a balanced approach between having conviction and knowing when to reconsider.
• Communication Skills: Communicate clearly and succinctly, while also listening and empathizing effectively.
• Organizational Skills: Are well-organized and capable of prioritizing multiple demands on their time.
• Technical Proficiency: Have a strong working knowledge of MS Office applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Base Salary Range: The anticipated based salary range for this position is $150,000-$180,000 + benefits + a discretionary bonus. This is the base salary range that the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting based on the location and requirements of the position as well as the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant.  The Firm reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits at Man

Man Group is proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, and we are committed to equal opportunities. At Man Group we believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of our business and this is embedded in our culture and values. There are a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes that help us to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and that encourage inclusion and diversity across our firm and the industry. Man Group is a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter and the Race at Work Charter.

Man Group supports many charities, and global initiatives. We support professional training and development, and requests for flexible or part-time working. Employees are also offered two 'Mankind' days of paid leave per year as part of the Man Charitable Trust's community volunteering programme.

We offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave.  Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact Peopleoperations@man.com.

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $168.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

* As at 31 Dec 2024