Head of Equity Long/Short Research
Peritium Search have been retained by an AI driven financial organisation on critical hire for the firm based out of their Singapore office for a Head of Equity Long/Short Research.
Working with the CEO directly as The Head of Equity Long/Short Research you will be responsible for leading and managing the firm wide long/short trading portfolio. The firm are a genuine pioneer on AI into finance and because of exceptional performance over the past two years are embarking on a huge period of growth both in terms of AUM increase and building out of the wider investment community internally. This role will play an instrumental part in the continued success of the firm as they continue to scale up and grow.
Role Overview:
As Head of Research, you will be tasked with, and be responsible for rigorous research, risk management and capital allocated trades for the entire portfolio internally. In terms of ensuring optimal performance of the portfolio core responsibilities include:
- Applying meticulous attention to detail from a research perspective when evaluating macroeconomic trends, geopolitical events, even as far as detailed company risk parameters and performance to identify potential new investment opportunities in both long and short investments.
- Apply both fundamental and quantitative research for the wider portfolio.
- Manage, maintain, and grow the existing long/short portfolio and ensure optimal trading output is constantly achieved.
- Ensure appropriate risk hedging is undertaken between both the long and short positions to protect portfolio performance at all times.
- Continuously refine short-, medium- and long-term objectives as it relates to the firms research strategies.
- Play a key role in external fund-raising capabilities.
Skills & Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in finance, Economics or a similarly quantitative subject matter.
Experience:
- 10 years+ of experience in equity research specifically within long/short equity strategies or hedge funds.
- Proven track record of managing portfolio’s of $3B+ AUM.
- Leadership experience in managing a team of analysts or researchers.
- Demonstrate high pedigree of both fundamental and quantitative research methodologies.
- Strong mathematical, statistical, and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, showing clear leadership and strategic thinking.
If you are interested in a conversation on this opportunity please do not hesitate to reach out to mike@peritiumsearch.com