Client Portfolio Management Analyst

About Man AHL

Man AHL is one of the world’s longest running diversified systematic investment managers, trading in over 900 markets globally and offering a range of absolute return and long-only quantitative strategies that invest across traditional and alternative markets.

Man AHL applies scientific rigour and advanced technology and execution to a diverse range of data in order to build systematic investment strategies. The team of over 160 researchers and technologists are driven by curiosity and intellectual honesty, and a passion for solving the complex problems presented by financial markets.

We leverage Man Group’s unique collaboration with the University of Oxford, the Oxford-Man Institute of Quantitative Finance (OMI). The OMI conducts field-leading academic research into machine learning and data analytics, which can be applied to quantitative investing.

Founded in 1987, Man AHL’s funds under management were $63.8 billion at 31 March 2024. Further information can be found at www.man.com/ahl.

The Role

This position is a core function within the Man AHL team as a client portfolio management analyst. Man AHL’s Client Portfolio Management team provide specialist knowledge of AHL’s strategies, drive product innovation and engage closely with AHL’s clients.  The successful applicant is likely to have a passion for markets, quantitative strategies, and a desire to communicate and innovate.

In this role, the individual is expected to work collaboratively with both external clients and internal business partners across AHL research, Risk, Man Group's global sales force, marketing, legal & compliance teams, middle office and others. Key responsibilities:

• Articulate complex systematic concepts in an engaging manner.

• Assume overall responsibility for innovative projects including: planning, organising timeline and project deliverables.

• Represent AHL’s systematic investment strategies with investors.

• Quantitative & Qualitative analysis to answer technical questions posed by both clients and internal parties.

• Interact with internal stakeholders including research, marketing and sales.

• Analyse proposal requirements with sales and other appropriate stakeholders, and review provided documentation to identify prospect/client key objectives

Skills/Experience

• Strong academic record with substantial mathematical, statistical, or computing components preferred (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics etc).

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• 4+ years of relevant experience in systematic investment strategies is preferred. However, we encourage applications from individuals with a range of experience levels, as roles can be tailored to match a candidate’s skills and expertise.

• Background in quantitative techniques and investment strategies preferred.

• Proficiency in computer programming (e.g., Python, Matlab, R) is desirable.

• Strong reasoning ability to understand and explain quantitative investment strategies.

• Highly detail-oriented with the capacity to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, minimally supervised environment.

• Ability to multi-task and produce quality work under tight time constraints.

Working Here

AHL fosters a performance driven, meritocratic culture with a small company, no-attitude feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent, and collaborative, offering ample opportunity to grow and have enormous impact on what we do.  We are actively engaged with the broader research and academic community, as well as renowned industry contributors.

We’re fortunate enough to have a fantastic open-plan office overlooking the River Thames and continually strive to make our environment a great place in which to work.

• We have annual away days and research off-sites for the whole team

• We have a canteen onsite offering nutritious and well-balanced food selection catering to varying dietary requirements

• As well as PCs and Macs in our office, you’ll also find numerous amenities such as a Wellness room featuring Peloton bikes, a music room with notably a piano and guitar and a Maker space with light cubes and 3D printer

• We host and sponsor London’s PyData and Machine Learning Meetups

• Man Group has proudly partnered with King’s College London Mathematics School for many years, which offers employees the opportunity to supervise a group of students on a scientific research project or internship

• We open-source some of our technology. See https://github.com/man-group

• We regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how we’re using it. See @manquanttech and @ManGroup

We offer competitive compensation, a generous holiday allowance, various health and other flexible benefits. We are also committed to continuous learning and development via coaching, mentoring, regular conference attendance and sponsoring academic and professional qualifications.

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, technology-empowered active investment management firm focused on delivering alpha and portfolio solutions for clients. Headquartered in London, we manage $174.9 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally.

We invest across a diverse range of strategies and asset classes, with a mix of long only and alternative strategies run on a discretionary and quantitative basis, across liquid and private markets. Our investment teams work within Man Group’s single operating platform, enabling them to invest with a high degree of empowerment while benefiting from the collaboration, strength and resources of the entire firm. Our platform is underpinned by advanced technology, supporting our investment teams at every stage of their process, including alpha generation, portfolio management, trade execution and risk management.

Our clients and the millions of retirees and savers they represent are at the heart of everything we do. We form deep and long-lasting relationships and create tailored solutions to help meet their unique needs.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where difference is celebrated and everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive, as well as giving back and contributing positively to our communities. For more information about Man Group’s global charitable efforts, and our diversity and inclusion initiatives, please visit: https://www.man.com/corporate-responsibility

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 2024. All investment management and advisory services are offered through the investment engines of Man AHL, Man Numeric, Man Discretionary, Man FRM, Man Varagon, Man Global Private Markets and Man Solutions.