Quantitative Equity Portfolio Manager

DescriptionOur client, a leading global asset management firm, is seeking to hire a Quantitative Portfolio Manager to join their established Quantitative Equity investment team.This role sits within a high-performing portfolio management function at the forefront of systematic, factor-based equity investing. The successful candidate will not only contribute to quantitative research but will also take ownership of portfolio construction, implementation and ongoing management. This is a hands-on investment role requiring strong market awareness, investment judgement and the ability to translate research into live portfolio decisions.Key Responsibilities:Manage and oversee systematic equity portfolios within a factor-based investment frameworkConduct and apply quantitative research to support active portfolio decisionsBuild, enhance and maintain factor models and systematic investment signalsLead research initiatives and translate findings into implementable portfolio strategiesTake ownership of portfolio construction, optimisation, and risk-aware allocation decisionsAnalyse large and complex datasets to improve investment performance and efficiencyWork closely with trading and implementation teams to ensure effective executionCommunicate portfolio positioning, performance drivers, and research insights to senior stakeholdersCandidate Profile:5-10 years of relevant experience in quantitative investing, ideally with direct portfolio management responsibilitiesStrong understanding of equity markets and factor investingPractical experience with portfolio construction techniques, optimisation and risk managementDegree educated in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or similar quantitative disciplineAdvanced programming skills, ideally PythonStrong analytical, numerical and problem-solving capabilities with a research-driven mindsetDemonstrated ability to operate independently with a high level of responsibility and accountabilityStrong communicator, comfortable engaging with senior investment professionalsCollaborative team player with a proactive and commercial approachMason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.