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About Man Group
Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.
Headquartered in London, we manage $253.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. 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
About Man AHL:
Man AHL is one of the world’s longest running diversified systematic investment managers, trading in over 800 markets globally and offering a range of absolute return and long-only quantitative strategies that invest across traditional and alternative markets.
The Team:
AHL Portfolio Management is the team responsible for the portfolio construction and investment management of the firm’s flagship fund. The team has been running for several years. It manages a diverse set of funds both in terms of trading styles and asset classes. It is also responsible for portfolio construction as well as allocation research inside AHL.
The candidate will be involved in several areas:
- Improvement of existing portfolios.
- Cutting edge research in alpha combination and allocations.
- Development of portfolio construction methods.
- Day to day portfolio and risk management.
- Contributing to AHL’s overall research effort by interacting with and collaborating with other research teams.
Technology and Business Skills:
Essential
- >1 years post graduate work experience on the buy side or sell side (essential).
- Exceptional analytical skills; recognised by your peers as an expert in your domain.
- A deep understanding of statistics/machine learning/portfolio construction techniques.
- Expertise in a high-level programming language such as Python.
- Proficiency with NumPy/SciPy/Pandas or similar.
- Ease of handling large data sets.
- Understanding risk management techniques and portfolio risk modelling.
- Portfolio management experience is a plus.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical, statistical and computing content e.g. Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics or Physics from a leading university.
- Hands-on attitude; willing to get involved with technology and projects across the firm.
- Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving.
- Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, technologist, traders and senior business people alike.
- Confident communicator; able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views.
Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.
You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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 .
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