Buy Side Alpha Capture (External Partnerships) – Retained Search
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 fundmanagement@octaviusfinance.com.