Role Overview
Maven is looking for an outstanding Portfolio Manager to join its UK‑based investment team. The mandate of the candidate will be to construct a long‑short portfolio of European SMID‑cap equities. The candidate will be an expert in selecting companies that trade at a significant discount to fundamental value or that present opportunities with a clear catalyst to unlock superior shareholder value. The candidate will demonstrate excellent risk management in both portfolio construction and in mitigating exposure to broader market moves. We seek candidates who generate original ideas that incorporate a deep fundamental understanding of the companies they cover, an awareness of industry and market dynamics that may impact valuation, a process for actively engaging with management teams, and the ability to form independent views in the presence of corporate, sell‑side analyst and other market information. The candidate will be responsible for all investment decisions, full portfolio construction and overall risk management of every line within the trading book.
Candidate Specifications
- 5+ years as a Portfolio Manager, or 10+ years as an Investment Analyst / Assistant PM
- Proven track record that can be shared and verified
- A clearly defined, robust and repeatable investment process
- Strong research acumen
- Ability to construct a market‑neutral portfolio and effectively manage volatility
- A high level of attention to detail
- Perform well in high‑pressure situations
- Be able and willing to integrate into the broader team of Portfolio Managers
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