Associate Portfolio Manager

About Man Group

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

The Portfolio Manager role spans a broad spectrum of portfolio management, investment and market analysis, and research responsibilities as part of the Equities team. The successful candidate for this highly competitive position will work closely with a team of talented Portfolio Managers and Portfolio Analysts to implement and provide detailed oversight of Numeric's investment strategies. This involves oversight of, and review of the investment models, portfolio construction process and resultant strategies. The Portfolio Manager will also monitor portfolio risk and macroeconomic exposures, analyze portfolio returns, and conduct analysis for client communications. In addition to the day-to-day implementation of Numeric's strategies, successful candidates will have the opportunity to mentor the development of Portfolio Analysts and contribute to research projects in conjunction with Numeric's central research team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with the portfolio management team to implement Numeric’s equity strategies and develop new strategies
  • Interact daily with the portfolio analysts in the group on portfolio rebalancing issues
  • Make any final judgmental decisions on suggested trades
• Research improvements to all facets of the investment process
• Work with the research group to develop new alpha models
• Create insightful analysis and commentary to be able to understand and convey to clients/prospects the drivers of performance
• Discuss market environment and strategy performance with clients/prospects

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quantitative equity portfolio management and research experience
• A graduate degree (Ph.D./ MS) in a quantitative discipline or an MBA with a Finance specialization is strongly preferred
• Ability to implement and develop quantitative models and perform quantitative/statistical research in the areas of stock selection, portfolio construction and risk modeling
• Solid understanding of accounting and financial statement analysis 
• Extensive experience programming in R/Python or other statistical computing packages
• Possess effective written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative personality
• Capability to handle client relationships and market to sophisticated institutional investors and consultants
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team environment
• Detail oriented
• Strong sense of integrity and work ethic

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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 TalentAcquisition@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 $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