Portfolio Analyst

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 $213.9 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 30 September 2025

Role Overview

The Portfolio Analyst role spans a broad spectrum of research, investment, and technical tasks as part of the Alternatives team. The successful candidate for this highly competitive position will work closely with a team of Portfolio Managers and other talented Portfolio Analysts and Researchers to implement Numeric's investment strategies. This involves both validating the inputs to our models as well as the output from the quantitative signals used to make buy/sell decisions. The Portfolio Analyst will also monitor portfolio risk and country/sector 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 contribute to research projects in conjunction with Numeric's central research team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with Portfolio Managers to validate the inputs and outputs of our investment signals and assist with the day to day management of the portfolio

• Analyze the output of our portfolio construction process to ensure the integrity of our investment philosophy

• Assist research and portfolio management teams with enhancing existing signals and creating new signals

• Work with large data sets and liaise with outside data vendors to identify data quality issues

• Design tools for evaluating portfolio implementation and performance

• Conduct analysis for client communication and presentations

Qualifications

• Minimum of undergraduate and/or graduate coursework in finance, mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics or accounting

• Previous coding experience in Python, Matlab or R necessary

• Recent Graduates encouraged to apply

• 0-3 years of quantitative analysis experience preferred

• Solid understanding of accounting and financial statement analysis

• Strong programming and statistical analysis skills

• Strong work ethic and flexible work schedule

• Detail oriented, good verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative personality

• Strong sense of integrity

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.