Opportunity

Senior Portfolio Manager – Private Markets

West Midlands, flexible hybrid working

Are you ready to shape the future of private markets investing? This is a rare opportunity to take a senior role within a growing Private Markets team, driving innovation and delivering impact across both Private Equity and Private Credit.

As a Senior Portfolio Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and managing dynamic, multi-billion-pound portfolios while helping to design the next generation of investment strategies. Working closely with an experienced Investment Director and a high-performing team, you’ll influence major decisions, lead on complex transactions, and contribute to a culture of rigorous, collaborative, research-driven investing.


What You’ll Do

  • Steer the management and continued growth of Private Equity and Private Credit portfolios.

  • Design and refine investment strategies that meet the long-term needs of Partner Funds.

  • Lead origination, due diligence, legal negotiation, execution, and ongoing management of fund commitments and co-investments.

  • Present new transactions to internal investment committees and participate actively in strategic decision-making forums.

  • Represent the organisation on Limited Partner Advisory Committees across external funds.

  • Drive the development of future fund launches and help build a transparent, repeatable investment process.

  • Act as an ambassador at industry events, promoting thought leadership and best practice.

  • Champion risk management, ESG integration, and responsible investment standards.

  • Lead, develop, and mentor junior team members, contributing to a diverse and high-performance culture.


What You’ll Bring

  • Significant senior-level investment experience, ideally within an FCA-regulated environment.

  • Deep expertise in Private Equity and Private Credit, including fund and co-investment exposure.

  • Strong analytical judgement and proven ability to assess performance and risk objectively.

  • A track record of managing investment portfolios with successful outcomes.

  • Experience developing high-performing teams and fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the gravitas to influence internal and external stakeholders.

  • A high level of professional integrity and sound judgement.


Qualifications

  • Degree level or equivalent.

  • CFA or equivalent professional qualification / relevant investment experience.

  • Ability to meet FCA approved-person requirements.


You’ll Thrive Here If You:

  • Are curious, confident, and unafraid to challenge the status quo.

  • Take ownership and pride in delivering exceptional outcomes.

  • Build trust through openness, teamwork, and consistency.

  • Care deeply about creating a better long-term future for beneficiaries and stakeholders.


Additional Responsibilities

  • Support financial and performance oversight of the Private Markets portfolios.

  • Ensure alignment with budget expectations.

  • Lead people and performance management across sub-teams.

  • Support establishment of new fund vehicles and promote best-practice use of CRM and other systems.

  • Maintain strong relationships with executives, board members, partner funds, advisers, and market intermediaries.


If you’re driven by purpose, motivated by impact, and excited to help shape a leading private markets platform, this role offers a compelling opportunity to lead, influence, and grow.

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