Description

Octavius Finance is working on an exclusive, retained search with a leading global hedge fund to appoint an external relationship manager to their alpha-capture platform.

This is a strategic, high-impact position designed for someone with a good understanding of the equity long/short landscape and a strong network within the L/S Equity PM community.

The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding and deepening the firm's network of external managers, sourcing underappreciated yet high-quality equity long/short PMs, and to help conduct investment due diligence on potential contributors.

Key responsibilities:

• Source, identify and engage equity long/short managers at leading hedge funds
• Source, identify, and engage with equity long/short hedge funds - particularly single managers, boutiques, spin-offs, and start-ups.
• Assist with investment due diligence (qualitative and quantitative) on prospective contributors
• Help refine and evolve the firm's due diligence framework and manager assessment process
• Act as a senior representative of the firm to external managers and investors
• Collaborate closely with portfolio managers and data scientists to translate insights into investable ideas

Role Requirements

• Relevant experience in Prime Brokerage - Manager Research, Capital Introductions, PB Sales.
• Origination experience in Prime Brokerage, particularly within L/S Equities, would be highly advantageous.
• Candidates with similar exposure as L/S Equity Allocators , HF/Alternatives Consultants , or HF Business Development professionals are also strongly encouraged to apply.
• Strong understanding of ELS managers and fund structures, ideally with global coverage. Candidates with good, well-developed networks of Equity L/S PMs running $150mn-$1bn, are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to engage credibly with investment professionals
• Entrepreneurial mindset and a genuine interest in the buy-side investment process
• Quantitative or analytical background a plus, but not essential.

This is a rare opportunity to move into a true buy-side environment, working closely with senior investment professionals and helping to shape the evolution of an established alpha capture platform.

To arrange a confidential discussion, please contact

mailto:fundmanagement@octaviusfinance.com
.