Emerging Markets Equities, Portfolio Manager

We are working exclusively with a well-regarded, high-performing hedge fund to identify a Portfolio Manager for their dedicated EM equities team in their London office. The fund has grown considerably in AUM over recent years and has ambitions to continue on that trajectory, with this hire forming part of a deliberate and considered expansion of their investment capabilities. Strong performance, a collegiate senior team, and a clear sense of direction make this a compelling platform for the right person.

The role

• Take meaningful ownership of an EM equities L/S book, with significant discretion over position sizing, risk management and trade execution alongside the wider investment team
• Generate long and short investment ideas across LATAM, CEEMEA and/or APAC
• Lead portfolio construction, trade execution and idea generation whilst working alongside other senior portfolio management and investment staff
• Lead deep fundamental and relative value analysis, developing independent views on business quality, capital allocation and valuation across a broad EM equity universe
• Build and maintain detailed financial models with company-specific, sector and macro inputs relevant to target markets
• Engage directly with management teams, sell-side contacts and local market participants to develop and stress-test investment theses

Background

• Established track record as a portfolio manager or senior analyst running or contributing to a long/short EM equity book, with coverage across LATAM, CEEMEA and/or APAC
• Grounded in deep fundamental analysis, including detailed modelling, accounting scrutiny and valuation across a range of EM equity situations
• Clear and articulable framework for deep value or event-driven investing, with a history of identifying situations the market has mispriced
• Comfortable with a high degree of autonomy and conviction, and experienced operating in a lean, senior-led investment environment
• Existing relationships across EM corporates, advisors and local market participants viewed favourably; coverage of LATAM, CEEMEA and/or APAC all relevant