Portfolio Manager
NextStep
Portfolio Manager at NextStep is a full time role based in London, England, United Kingdom. Listed skills: Finance. It was published on 5 August 2026 and was open at last check.
| Role | Portfolio Manager |
|---|---|
| Company | NextStep |
| Location | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Skills listed | Finance |
| Published | 5 August 2026 |
| Status | Open at last check |
NextStep is a digital, AI-powered career platform built to help high-performing consultants transition into their next role. Through data-driven matching technology, we connect consulting professionals with opportunities where their skills create real value while helping companies access exceptional talent. Developed in partnership with Consulting Comedy, the world's largest consulting community with 1M+ subscribers, we understand what it takes to make successful transitions.
We're hiring a Portfolio Manager in London for investment firms in our partner network.
Tasks
What you'll be responsible for:
As a Portfolio Manager, you'll be accountable for investment strategy, portfolio construction, and performance outcomes. Your decisions will directly impact fund returns and client wealth. Here's what that involves:
- Develop and execute investment strategies aligned with fund mandates, risk parameters, and performance objectives
- Construct and manage portfolios across asset classes, balancing return targets with risk tolerance and liquidity requirements
- Conduct deep fundamental research and analysis to identify investment opportunities and assess risk-reward profiles
- Make buy, hold, and sell decisions based on market conditions, valuation metrics, and conviction in investment theses
- Monitor portfolio performance against benchmarks and attribution analysis to understand drivers of returns
- Manage risk exposure through position sizing, hedging strategies, and portfolio rebalancing
- Communicate investment rationale and portfolio positioning to senior leadership, investment committees, and clients
- Stay current on macroeconomic trends, sector dynamics, and market developments that impact portfolio holdings
Requirements
You'll stand out if you bring:
- A background in consulting from MBB, Big 4, or boutique firms with exposure to financial services, investment research, or asset management
- 5-8+ years of experience in portfolio management, investment analysis, asset management, or buy-side research
- Strong track record of investment performance with demonstrable alpha generation or outperformance against benchmarks
- Deep analytical skills with expertise in financial modeling, valuation methodologies, and quantitative analysis
- Proficiency with portfolio management systems, risk analytics platforms, and market data tools (Bloomberg, FactSet, etc.)
- Excellent judgment under pressure and the ability to make high-stakes decisions with incomplete information
How to apply:
- Step 1: Submit your application.
- Step 2: You'll get invited to join NextStep.
- Step 3: Fill out your profile and let our system match you with companies that align with your skills, preferences, and goals.
Please note: If your background aligns well with this position, you'll get matched with the role through our platform. If this particular opportunity isn't the perfect match, we'll keep working to connect you with similar roles across our network that fit what you're looking for.
Create your free OnJob profile to apply — we'll take you to NextStep's application after sign-up. · Posted 5 Aug 2026.
Portfolio Manager at NextStep — questions answered
What does the Portfolio Manager role at NextStep pay?
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Where is the Portfolio Manager role at NextStep based?
NextStep lists this Portfolio Manager role in London, England, United Kingdom, advertised as full time work at that location. Larger employers sometimes cover several sites under one city name, so confirm the exact office with NextStep before you apply.
What skills does the Portfolio Manager role at NextStep require?
The Portfolio Manager at NextStep listing names Finance. Those are the skills the employer put on the posting itself, so they are the ones worth matching in your profile and covering first in an interview.
Is the Portfolio Manager role at NextStep still open?
The Portfolio Manager posting at NextStep was open at OnJob's last check of the employer's careers page, having been published on 5 August 2026. OnJob re-checks source listings on each build and marks a role closed once it disappears, but listings can close without notice, so the employer's own page is the final word.
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