86 Portfolio Manager jobs in London

Portfolio Manager

London (Hybrid 2 days a week onsite)

Permanent

£100,000 - £118,000 p/a

We are partnered with an innovative IT consultancy based in London but with a global presence who are leading advisors for their clients by creating lasting value. Due to growth within the business they are looking for a highly skilled Portfolio Manager to help change and improve programme delivery.

We’re looking for a Portfolio Manager who can do more than just track projects - someone who drives them. You’ll take ownership of a portfolio of strategic programmes and projects, leading a team of Project and Programme Managers to deliver real business impact.

You’ll be the go-to for senior stakeholders, providing clear visibility of progress, risks, and dependencies and have the confidence to challenge them when needed! This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, ensuring programmes align with business goals and deliver measurable outcomes.

You’ll collaborate across locations and time zones, working with clients, teams, and vendors to keep everything moving smoothly.

If you’re a natural leader, an exceptional communicator, and thrive in complex, fast-paced environments, this is the role for you.

In order to be a successful Portfolio Manager you will …

• Have a strong track record in Portfolio management in a consultancy environment including Agile & Waterfall project delivery and relevant professional qualifications
• Help shape the future of the department with your strategic and creative thinking to align portfolio delivery with business goals and bring change that makes an impact
• Highly organised and adaptable to change
• Influence at every level using your exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the team, senior leaders and clients to confidently resolve challenges

The client will give you the opportunity to gain great exposure to working with senior execs in the business and manage large strategic change initiatives. They offer a package that includes private medical insurance, pension contribution, professional development budgets and a flexible benefits fund.

If you are interested to find out more please apply for the role with an up to date copy of your CV. If you have any questions that you would like to discuss first, please call Adam on .

Job Description

Job Title
Portfolio Manager

 
Role Purpose and Summary
This newly created role will play a crucial part in managing Group’s on-balance sheet investments comprising principally ca. 2,000 beds under sale and leaseback arrangements alongside minority interests in two Joint Ventures which equate to a further 1,665 PBSA beds.

The role has three distinct focuses:
1) Strategic management: of the Group’s investment interests in order to maximise long term value through exits,
2) Operational focus: day to day management of the portfolio, working collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders to drive performance.
3) Growth strategies: Working with the Group Investment Director on new growth opportunities.

This role also includes the oversight of the existing landbank, alongside oversight of the “for sale” homes strategy.
 
Core Objectives – Specific Expectations of the Role

Portfolio Management
·    Manages interests in joint ventures on a day to day basis.
·    Actively looking to enhance value across the assets whilst also managing the Group’s risk profile.
·    Overarching responsibility for successful delivery and mobilisation of projects.
·    Working collaboratively with Project Services/Delivery to track progress and deal with operational issues.
·    Work collaboratively with Homes team on “homes” strategy alongside landbank.

 
Reporting
·    Implement and manage reporting on JV positions, liaising closely with Finance.
·    Ensure effective management of Group’s land bank and homes assets.
·    Maintain accurate records and prepare reports in the most appropriate format for various forums, meetings, committees and other groups, in line with reporting cycles.
 
Engagement
·    Engage as required with internal stakeholders alongside external debt and equity partners.
·    Attend industry events where appropriate and act as a spokesperson.
·    Work with the Group Investment Director on new asset management opportunities.
 
 
Generic Business Expectations
o   Finance & Value for Money
o   Security
o   Health & Safety
o   Learning & Development
o   Customer Focus.
 
Generic Leadership Expectations
o   Line Management
o   Leading by Example
o   Inclusive Leadership
o   People Development
 
Person Specification

Job Title -  Portfolio Manager
 
Key Behaviours
Insight - Seeing the bigger picture
Collaboration - Working together
Improving & Change - Being better at what we do
Managing Quality - Process, procedures, compliance
Decision Making - Taking considered logical actions
Integrity & Responsibility - Doing the right thing
Communication & Influence - Being clear & using the right method
Pace & Planning - Delivering results on time
Equality & Diversity - Respecting difference & inclusivity
 
Role Specific Strengths
·    Decisive
·    Negotiator
·    Networker
·    Organiser
·    Strategic
·    Communicator
 
Training & Qualifications

Essential or Desirable
Educated to Degree Level in a related discipline OR significant and substantial experience in a relevant profession - Essential
Evidence of undertaking training, learning or other activities to maintain professional status or keep abreast of developments, trends and best-practice in the profession and industry - Essential
Holds chartered / registered / certified status in the profession - Desirable

Knowledge & Skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and business acumen - Essential
Knowledge of asset management - Essential
Understanding of fiduciary responsibility - Essential
Knowledge of construction principles - Essential
Knowledge of residential capital markets - Essential
Ability to anticipate risks and provide sound, reasonable advice that stands up to challenge - Essential
Ability to act assertively to support a point of view, negotiate, influence decisions whilst maintaining respect and healthy, positive working relationships - Essential
Ability to compile reports and present information in an accurate, logical format - Essential
Knowledge of the construction and development industry - Essential
Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications - Essential

Experience
Experience of working in the Residential for Rent sectors - Essential
Experience of working within asset/portfolio management - Desirable
Experience of maintaining networks of key contacts and working with multiple internal and external stakeholders - Essential
Experience of working to tight schedules with competing priorities to deliver projects on time and in line with client requirements - Essential

Portfolio Manager

London (Hybrid 2 days a week onsite)

Permanent

£100,000 - £118,000 p/a

We are partnered with an innovative IT consultancy based in London but with a global presence who are leading advisors for their clients by creating lasting value. Due to growth within the business they are looking for a highly skilled Portfolio Manager to help change and improve programme delivery.

We’re looking for a Portfolio Manager who can do more than just track projects - someone who drives them. You’ll take ownership of a portfolio of strategic programmes and projects, leading a team of Project and Programme Managers to deliver real business impact.

You’ll be the go-to for senior stakeholders, providing clear visibility of progress, risks, and dependencies and have the confidence to challenge them when needed! This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, ensuring programmes align with business goals and deliver measurable outcomes.

You’ll collaborate across locations and time zones, working with clients, teams, and vendors to keep everything moving smoothly.

If you’re a natural leader, an exceptional communicator, and thrive in complex, fast-paced environments, this is the role for you.

In order to be a successful Portfolio Manager you will …

• Have a strong track record in Portfolio management in a consultancy environment including Agile & Waterfall project delivery and relevant professional qualifications
• Help shape the future of the department with your strategic and creative thinking to align portfolio delivery with business goals and bring change that makes an impact
• Highly organised and adaptable to change
• Influence at every level using your exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills with the team, senior leaders and clients to confidently resolve challenges

The client will give you the opportunity to gain great exposure to working with senior execs in the business and manage large strategic change initiatives. They offer a package that includes private medical insurance, pension contribution, professional development budgets and a flexible benefits fund.

If you are interested to find out more please apply for the role with an up to date copy of your CV. If you have any questions that you would like to discuss first, please call Adam on .

My client, who are a leading Insurtech, are hiring for a Programme Manager to join their Delivery Enablement team. This role is looking for someone to drive the execution of programmes/projects within a portfolio ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and business outcomes. You will also be required to support the Senior Portfolio Manager with management, delivery oversight and assurance across one or more missions/programmes in a pillar. As well as this, you will also work with various teams to set scope, track progress, and ensure delivery meets business case objectives and KPIs for key programmes in a portfolio.

Key responsibilities:

• Align programme workstreams with business objectives, ensuring clear vision, adaptability, and delivery of measurable outcomes.
• Implement effective governance frameworks, ensuring adherence to organisational and regulatory standards. Monitor progress through different stages, addressing risks and issues promptly.
• Collaborate with executives, business leaders, and external partners to maintain alignment, secure buy-in, and ensure clear communication on programme progress and critical RAIDs.
• Monitor KPIs, milestones, and business objectives, ensuring transparency.
• Oversee programme budget, tracking costs versus benefits to maximise return on investment.
• Optimise resource allocation, ensuring teams are aligned with priorities and capacity planning supports efficient delivery.

My client are looking for someone with prior experience as a Programme Manager in a highly complex digital delivery and agile environment, working in a regulated industry. The ideal candidate will also be familiar with Jira and/or other programme management tools, as well as have strong stakeholder management experience, and a commercial mindset.

My client, who are a leading Insurtech, are hiring for a Programme Manager to join their Delivery Enablement team. This role is looking for someone to drive the execution of programmes/projects within a portfolio ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and business outcomes. You will also be required to support the Senior Portfolio Manager with management, delivery oversight and assurance across one or more missions/programmes in a pillar. As well as this, you will also work with various teams to set scope, track progress, and ensure delivery meets business case objectives and KPIs for key programmes in a portfolio.

Key responsibilities:

• Align programme workstreams with business objectives, ensuring clear vision, adaptability, and delivery of measurable outcomes.
• Implement effective governance frameworks, ensuring adherence to organisational and regulatory standards. Monitor progress through different stages, addressing risks and issues promptly.
• Collaborate with executives, business leaders, and external partners to maintain alignment, secure buy-in, and ensure clear communication on programme progress and critical RAIDs.
• Monitor KPIs, milestones, and business objectives, ensuring transparency.
• Oversee programme budget, tracking costs versus benefits to maximise return on investment.
• Optimise resource allocation, ensuring teams are aligned with priorities and capacity planning supports efficient delivery.

My client are looking for someone with prior experience as a Programme Manager in a highly complex digital delivery and agile environment, working in a regulated industry. The ideal candidate will also be familiar with Jira and/or other programme management tools, as well as have strong stakeholder management experience, and a commercial mindset.

Company Overview:

Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in London, New York, Monaco, Singapore, and Dubai. Caxton Associates’ primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through multiple liquid global hedge fund disciplines.  Our broad mandate allows us to trade across global markets and instruments, with a strong focus on alpha generation for our clients.

Requirements

The Role:

Caxton Associates is seeking experienced Portfolio Managers across a range of strategies; including but not limited to:

• Discretionary Macro
• Emerging Markets Macro
• Equity Long/Short
• Event-Driven
• Fixed Income Relative Value
• Medium-Frequency Systematic
• Commodities

In this role, you will be responsible for managing a significant capital allocation, implementing rigorous risk management, and contributing to our collaborative, research-driven environment.  Within our organization, we place a high value on collaboration, promoting regular and ongoing discussions about global macroeconomic trends, geopolitical developments, and the evolution of financial markets.  We seek out professionals who can generate unique insights within their investment universe, contribute to the firm’s broader strategic outlook, and leverage collective knowledge to generate alpha.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a significant capital allocation by creating, executing, and monitoring an alpha-driven investment strategy.
• Construct portfolios designed to generate asymmetric returns with minimal correlation to traditional capital markets by identifying and capitalizing on variant market views.
• Implement robust risk management, continuously assessing the merits of all positions and investment theses.
• Collaborate effectively within a global team environment, learning from and adding value to collective insights and expertise.
• Ensure strict compliance with all industry regulations and internal risk controls.

Requirements:

• Proven track record in portfolio management, demonstrated by strong investment acumen and a Sharpe Ratio greater than 1.5.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing capital preferably within a hedge fund.
• The capacity to thrive in a highly collaborative global team, with a strong desire to learn from and alongside other investors.
• Unwavering commitment to the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
• Exceptional decision-making abilities, with the capability to perform under pressure and adapt to evolving market conditions.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit:

• Your CV.
• A detailed account of your investment track record (including evidence of a Sharpe Ratio greater than 1.5).
• A comprehensive outline of your proposed investment strategy and process.

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