Laz Partners
Senior Long/Short Equity Portfolio Manager
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Senior Long/Short Equity Portfolio Manager
About the opportunity
We have partnered with a leading buy-side firm looking to hire a senior Equity Long/Short Portfolio Manager. This is an established business with deep research support and a long-term commitment to backing talented portfolio managers.
This is not one of the large multi-strategy platforms
The role
You will run and own a directional, fundamentally driven equity long/short strategy, focused on European and/or US Equities with the flexibility to trade globally where you have an edge. You will take full ownership of investment decisions, portfolio construction, and risk, running a high-conviction book across both long and short positions.
Key responsibilities
- Manage a directional-biased long/short equity book with full ownership of the track record
- Generate returns through disciplined, bottom-up fundamental stock selection
- Own portfolio construction, position sizing, and risk management
- Build the strategy towards a scalable, long-term franchise
- Contribute to the wider investment culture and, where relevant, support investor engagement
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What we are looking for
- A proven, autonomous Portfolio Manager with full ownership of their track record (no shared books where ownership is unclear)
- A track record of running at least $200m to $300m+ in AUM as lead PM over 3 to 5+ years, with consistent performance
- A high-conviction, directional, fundamental bottom-up approach with a clear investment edge
- Disciplined portfolio construction and risk management
- A generalist approach or defined sector expertise, both welcome
- Strong investment judgment, integrity, and a collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset
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Preferred, but not essential
- A demonstrated ability to recover effectively from drawdown periods
- Strong communication and gravitas, given the client-facing nature of a senior seat
- Existing investor relationships that could support fundraising
What is on offer
- A senior seat with full autonomy over investment decisions
- The capital, infrastructure, and platform support to run and grow a meaningful book
- The opportunity provides room to build a long-term franchise and, in the right cases, a dedicated team
- A collaborative, meritocratic culture where strong performance is recognised and rewarded
- Highly competitive, performance-linked compensation
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