Optimisation Manager

Join us in making a significant positive impact on the planet as we drive the global renewable energy revolution. At Octopus Energy Generation (OEGEN), we are dedicated to sourcing, investing in, and managing a diverse range of utility-scale renewable energy assets. With a global portfolio exceeding £7 billion, we are committed to cultivating a team that mirrors the diversity of the communities we serve.Our mission is to reshape the energy lifecycle and ensure every green electron is valuable, achieving outstanding results for our customers, investors, the environment, and society, while accelerating the journey towards net zero.About the Role:We are looking for a skilled Portfolio Manager to become a part of our Fund Management team, reporting directly to the Head of Funds and Sustainability. You will oversee a variety of energy transition strategies, including the Octopus Energy Transition Fund, an Asia-focused energy transition fund, and a forthcoming growth equity strategy set to launch in Q3. Your leadership will ensure strong governance, disciplined financial oversight, and high-quality investor reporting across these initiatives.This role requires a blend of robust fund management expertise, commercial acumen, and effective cross-functional leadership. You will collaborate closely with the platform team, the Singapore team, and the Ventures team, ensuring a cohesive fund management strategy across different investment types and operating models. You will oversee all energy transition valuations, coordinating inputs and ensuring outputs are well-supported and suitable for committee and investor review.As a manager, you will lead a team of two, responsible for maintaining the quality and consistency of the team's output across monthly and quarterly valuations, investor reports, governance documents, and fund-level analyses. This position is ideal for someone who is adept at navigating both established and growing strategies, possesses knowledge in private equity or infrastructure, and can balance meticulous attention to detail with a practical, collaborative approach.

Join Octopus Energy Generation, a leading energy investment manager with a portfolio exceeding £7 billion. Our mission is to propel the world towards a net-zero energy landscape by investing in innovative clean energy infrastructure and businesses focused on energy transition.Our investment strategies encompass renewable energy generation, decentralized energy solutions, and diverse energy transition initiatives across various technologies and regions. As we continue to broaden our portfolio of development-stage and growth strategies, we are enhancing our in-house tax expertise to deliver proactive, commercially-driven support across our fund structures and investments.We are on the lookout for a skilled Tax Manager to join the OEGen Tax Team, reporting directly to the Head of Tax. In this pivotal role, you will manage a specific group of OEGen funds that target investments in energy transition technologies and early-stage ventures, employing a venture capital/private equity investment strategy with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region and a variety of renewable energy assets.As the central tax authority for these funds, you will collaborate closely with investment teams, portfolio companies, finance departments, and external advisors across various jurisdictions. This role combines high-level tax strategy and governance with direct oversight of compliance, reporting, risk management, and transaction execution.This opportunity provides a unique blend of broad exposure and technical complexity, including early-stage equity investments, minority growth stakes, cross-border holding structures, and infrastructure assets across diverse jurisdictions in the Asia-Pacific region.

About Baringa Partners Baringa Partners is a global consulting firm working with industry leaders to drive change and deliver value. With a team of over 2,000 professionals across the UK, Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia, Baringa brings together broad sector expertise and local market knowledge. The firm supports clients in sectors such as energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecommunications. Baringa’s services span strategy, transformation, and operational improvement, supported by technology, data analytics, and digital innovation. Clients value Baringa’s collaborative approach and the way teams integrate seamlessly to address complex challenges. The company is known for its thoughtful, knowledgeable experts who listen closely and prioritize client success. Baringa’s work includes transforming energy markets, modernizing financial platforms, expanding digital networks, enabling digital services in government, and supporting growth in consumer sectors. Baringa has been recognized as a Great Place to Work, listed by the Financial Times in 22 categories of its UK Leading Management Consultants rankings, and featured on the Forbes list of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms for four years in a row. Role Overview: Senior Business Development Manager – Energy Solutions The Senior Business Development Manager will join Baringa’s Energy Source team, a new venture focused on helping large energy consumers navigate the complexities of power pricing and risk management during the energy transition. The Energy Source practice is building a data and analytics platform to support industrials, infrastructure investors, and major commercial consumers in making strategic decisions on power procurement. This includes corporate PPAs (cPPAs), on-site generation, and broader energy strategy. This position goes beyond traditional consulting. Energy Source is designed as a scalable, product-led business that combines Baringa’s deep market, technical, and regulatory expertise with modern data infrastructure and AI-driven insights. The team is looking for a Senior Business Development Manager ready to contribute to the transformation of energy solutions and help shape the future of this product-led initiative. Location London, United Kingdom; Remote, United Kingdom

Join our dynamic and innovative Portfolio Management team at Statkraft as a Portfolio Structured Trader. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside some of the best professionals in the industry on the UK Power desk.As a Portfolio Structured Trader, you will collaborate with traders and analysts to:Originate structured deals that effectively manage our complex risks (vBESS, vWind, vSolar, vPeakers).Price and evaluate the risk and return on new structured deals.Execute structured transactions, navigating Statkraft’s New Product Process.Collaborate with the Portfolio Management team to manage positions arising from the portfolio, including structured trades.Develop hedging strategies using both vanilla and structured products to mitigate risks within the portfolio.Support the UK power desk by managing market positions together with the traders.Work closely with the quantitative team to drive the development of new tools and enhance existing ones.Create and implement strategies to maximize trading value across our books.Proactively address new and complex challenges as they arise, ensuring timely and effective solutions with the traders.This role provides an exceptional chance to be part of a value-driven team known for its success in managing complex portfolios over many years.

Join our dynamic team at Mavensecuritiesholdingltd as a Portfolio Manager specializing in capturing unique market inefficiencies. We are looking for a seasoned professional who has demonstrated expertise in both the research and execution of investment strategies. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to innovate and develop strategies from conception to execution.The successful Portfolio Manager will have a profound understanding of market dynamics, enabling them to assess and articulate when their strategies excel or falter.Our offices are located in both London and Monaco.

Company Overview:Founded in 1983, Caxton Associates is a prestigious global trading and investment firm with a presence in key financial hubs including London, New York, Monaco, and Singapore. Our primary focus lies in managing both client and proprietary capital through innovative global macro hedge fund strategies. Our diverse asset management approach allows us to engage in a wide array of global markets and financial instruments.About the Associate Portfolio Manager Program:At Caxton Associates, we pride ourselves on cultivating top-tier investment talent. This commitment inspired the launch of our comprehensive two-year Associate Portfolio Manager (APM) Program in 2012, designed as an exceptional pathway for high-potential buy-side investors, elite sell-side trading professionals, or distinguished quantitative analysts across various hedge fund disciplines, including discretionary macro, systematic macro, emerging markets macro, systematic trading, equity long-short, and event-driven strategies.The APM Program provides immersive exposure and rigorous training aimed at enhancing participants' investment acumen, ultimately facilitating their advancement to senior Portfolio Manager roles within Caxton. Notably, over a quarter of our current Portfolio Managers have successfully risen through this program, attesting to its effectiveness and significance.Candidate Profile:We are in search of candidates with 3 to 10 years of experience in asset management, hedge funds, and/or market-making. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in and ideally have direct experience implementing proposed investment strategies and associated markets. We value entrepreneurial risk-takers eager to develop and expand their investment strategies. The ability to work autonomously while also collaborating with diverse stakeholders is essential, as is a demonstrated commitment to ongoing growth and professional development.If you are passionate about the financial markets, possess a robust work ethic, and meet the outlined criteria, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV, investment track record (if available), and a comprehensive outline of your proposed investment strategy. A detailed strategy outline is a critical component of your application.We look forward to exploring your potential and welcoming you to contribute to the esteemed legacy of Caxton Associates.

Role Overview Utility Warehouse is looking for a Technology Portfolio Manager based in London. This role oversees a wide range of technology projects, guiding them from planning through to delivery. The position focuses on keeping projects aligned with business strategy, timelines, and budgets. What You Will Do Manage and prioritize a portfolio of technology initiatives. Work with teams across the business to coordinate project goals and resources. Monitor progress to ensure projects finish on schedule and within budget. Help align technology investments with company objectives. Collaboration This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to make sure technology projects deliver value and support Utility Warehouse’s strategic direction.

Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) is dedicated to providing secure retirement incomes through expert risk management and outstanding asset and liability management, complemented by exceptional customer service. Our mission is to ensure the pensions of our current and future policyholders are paid reliably.We are excited to announce an opening in our Origination department for the position of Head of Transition Programme Management. This newly established role is integral to our Transitions function, responsible for overseeing the management and execution of transition projects for our clients. The position focuses on implementing efficient project management processes, adhering to high standards of governance, and ensuring cost reduction and risk mitigation while maximizing value across the organization.This role requires building and nurturing strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including key internal departments such as Operations, Origination, Finance, IT, and Risk Management, as well as external parties including Administration and Legal teams. Your efforts will be crucial in ensuring that transition processes meet our commitments to clients and add quality to our operations.You will collaborate closely with our Co-Heads of Transition Management to drive effective business outcomes related to systems, processes, and technology enhancements, ensuring that our brand reputation and market position are continually strengthened.Key Responsibilities:Programme Leadership: Lead and manage a programme with multiple concurrent client-facing transition projects, ensuring seamless delivery and oversight.Project Governance: Develop and uphold robust project governance frameworks, including reporting and documentation, in alignment with internal standards.Escalation Management: Serve as the primary escalation contact for clients and transition managers, providing professional and responsive service to meet or exceed expectations.Planning and Scheduling: Supervise comprehensive programme planning, project scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure timely delivery across all workstreams.Budget Management: Oversee the overall programme budget (multi-million pounds), including tracking individual project costs, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial accountability.Stakeholder Management: Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners to align project objectives with available financial and human resources.Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify and manage programme risks and issues, ensuring effective mitigation strategies are in place.

Join Version 1 as a Service Transition Project Manager and lead the successful transition of services to new operational environments. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project delivery and customer satisfaction.Your expertise in project management will be vital as you navigate challenges and drive continuous improvement initiatives. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and managing complex projects, we want to hear from you!

Company Overview:Founded in 1983, Caxton Associates is a distinguished global trading and investment firm, boasting offices in major financial hubs including London, New York, Monaco, Singapore, and Dubai. Our core mission is to expertly manage both client and proprietary capital across a diverse array of liquid global hedge fund strategies. With a strong commitment to alpha generation, we leverage our broad trading mandate to navigate global markets and instruments effectively.The Role:We are actively searching for seasoned Portfolio Managers with experience across various strategies, including but not limited to:Discretionary MacroEmerging Markets MacroEquity Long/ShortEvent-DrivenFixed Income Relative ValueMedium-Frequency SystematicCommoditiesIn this pivotal role, you will manage a substantial capital allocation, apply rigorous risk management techniques, and thrive in our collaborative, research-centric environment. We prioritize teamwork, encouraging ongoing discussions about macroeconomic trends, geopolitical shifts, and financial market dynamics. We seek professionals capable of providing unique insights within their investment domain and contributing to the firm's overarching strategic vision, harnessing collective expertise to drive alpha generation.Key Responsibilities:Independently oversee a significant capital allocation by formulating, executing, and monitoring an alpha-oriented investment strategy.Develop portfolios that aim to achieve asymmetric returns with minimal correlation to traditional markets by leveraging variant market perspectives.Implement comprehensive risk management, consistently evaluating the value of all positions and investment hypotheses.Collaborate within a global team, enhancing and benefiting from shared insights and collective knowledge.Adhere strictly to all industry regulations and internal risk management protocols.

Forteus, the asset management arm of Numeus Group, stands as a leader in digital asset investment, adhering to the highest institutional standards across Alpha Strategies, Trading, and Asset Management. Supported by Schroders plc, one of Europe’s preeminent asset managers, we bring unparalleled expertise to the financial landscape.Our team consists of seasoned professionals with extensive backgrounds in finance, blockchain technology, and market analysis. We embody an institutional discipline coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit, leveraging our profound knowledge of capital markets to champion the enduring importance of blockchain technology and digital assets.We are on the lookout for a seasoned, fundamentally-focused discretionary Portfolio Manager to spearhead a specialized strategy aimed at publicly traded equities that are significantly tied to the blockchain and digital asset ecosystem. This encompasses technology providers, infrastructure firms, mining operations, exchanges, and financial services entities operating within this dynamic sector.In this influential role, you will establish the investment framework, lead stock selection, construct the portfolio, and manage associated risks. Collaborating with specialists in digital assets, traders, and seasoned investment professionals, you will develop a distinctive, institutional-quality strategy.

Assala Energy is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join the team in London. As a key oil and gas producer in Gabon with a strong corporate presence in the UK, Assala Energy continues to invest in its people and HR practices. Role Overview The HR Manager will oversee daily HR operations for the UK office, supporting employees under UK contracts. This includes domestic staff, international assignees based in the UK, and UK-contracted employees working in Gabon. The role reports to the Human Resources & Corporate Affairs Director and works closely with managers, employees, the wider HR team, and colleagues in Gabon. What You Will Do Manage daily HR operations for the UK business Support UK-based employees, international assignees, and UK staff deployed to Gabon Collaborate with managers and the broader HR team to deliver consistent, credible HR support Translate business priorities into effective HR practices Enhance the capability and coordination of the HR function What Assala Energy Looks For The ideal candidate is practical, detail-oriented, and values disciplined execution. Strong judgment, the ability to bring structure, and a focus on building relationships and trust are essential. This role suits someone eager to take ownership and raise standards while supporting colleagues and improving operational practices. Take ownership of responsibilities Elevate HR standards and practices Mentor and support colleagues Drive improvements in execution and service delivery Contribute to the evolution of HR at Assala Energy This is a period of growth and change at Assala Energy, offering the chance to help shape a more strategic and value-driven HR function.

Join Multiverse as a Portfolio Lead, where you will spearhead innovative projects that shape the future of learning and development. As a vital member of our team, you will lead a diverse portfolio of initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance program outcomes and drive strategic growth. Your leadership will empower our teams to deliver exceptional learner experiences, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Role Overview mangroup is hiring a Business Manager for the Veteran Transition Programme in London. This role focuses on supporting veterans as they move into civilian careers. The Business Manager leads projects that deliver resources, training, and mentorship to veterans, helping them build new career paths. What You Will Do Oversee and drive initiatives that assist veterans during their career transition Develop and manage training and mentorship programs Build and maintain partnerships with organizations and employers interested in hiring veterans Shape the programme’s strategy and direction to maximize its impact Location This position is based in London.

Maven’s Systematic Alpha team is seeking exceptional portfolio managers to contribute to our global expansion. Our group utilizes meticulously researched strategies in trading across futures, options, and equities. We adopt a scientific and process-oriented trading approach, fostering a flexible research environment that efficiently facilitates the development, testing, and implementation of innovative ideas. The Role: This is a remarkable opportunity to research, develop, and execute systematic strategies across listed instruments such as futures and FX. You will take full ownership of the trade/strategy life-cycle, actively monitoring and managing portfolio risk to optimize the risk/reward profile. We promote a collaborative environment with our Quant PMs, encouraging teamwork and shared success. What We’re Looking For: The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of the systematic inefficiencies they aim to exploit. They will have played a pivotal role in the research and execution of the strategy and will be adept at developing new strategies from concept to implementation. 3+ years of experience as a Portfolio Manager or 4-5 years as an Assistant Portfolio Manager; Realized Sharpe ratio greater than 2.5; Proven track record of successful strategy execution; In-depth knowledge of the strategy; Robust coding expertise; Strong research capabilities; Master's degree or PhD in a scientific discipline; Experience working with large time series data; Excellent programming skills in Python or Julia. Why You Should Apply: Join a highly rewarding, collaborative, and successful trading firm; Enjoy a flexible research environment for developing, testing, and deploying new ideas; Work in a tech-driven environment where technology is critical to our success; Thrive in a supportive atmosphere that empowers you to achieve your ambitions; Experience a friendly, informal, and rewarding culture.

Maven Securities Holding Ltd is a leading proprietary trading firm established in 2011, with a global presence in major financial hubs including London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, New York, and Sydney.Our proprietary trading division, Maven Investment Partners, employs a diverse multi-strategy investment approach, deploying capital across a variety of investment and trading strategies. Our global team consists of over thirty highly skilled portfolio managers and analysts.What sets Maven apart is our exclusive focus on managing our own capital through an employee-owned model. We have consistently delivered exceptional returns on equity since our inception, fostering an entrepreneurial culture that allows for flexibility in diverse investing and trading styles. We value both traditional and innovative strategies and encourage our investment team to collaborate closely to share insights, identify synergies, and maximize opportunities.Our centralized infrastructure enables our investment professionals to trade independently while adhering to a robust risk-management and operational framework. We are committed to investing in proprietary technology across all business units.Maven's mission is to remain a market-leading investment house, attracting and retaining the best portfolio managers and traders in the industry.Role Overview:Maven is seeking an exceptional Portfolio Manager to join our UK-based investment team. The selected candidate will be responsible for constructing a long-short portfolio of European SMID cap equities.The ideal candidate will possess a strong expertise in identifying companies trading at significant discounts to their fundamental value, along with the ability to pinpoint opportunities with clear catalysts for unlocking shareholder value.The successful candidate will demonstrate exemplary risk management skills in portfolio construction as well as in mitigating exposure to broader market fluctuations.We are looking for candidates who can generate original investment ideas, grounded in a deep fundamental understanding of their covered companies, and who are aware of industry and market dynamics that could affect valuation. An effective process for engaging with management teams, as well as the ability to form independent views in light of information from corporates, sell-side analysts, and other market sources is essential.The selected individual will take ownership of all investment decisions, oversee the entire portfolio construction, and manage comprehensive risk assessment.

Last Energy, a pioneering force in the energy sector, is on the lookout for a dedicated Commercial Associate with a robust background in the power or energy industry. This pivotal role will focus on advancing capital formation, enhancing investor relations, and spearheading project-specific financial initiatives. You will be instrumental in supporting our strategic financing objectives and will gradually take charge of comprehensive commercial opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical and financial acumen, coupled with a talent for fostering enduring relationships with investors and partners.

Company Overview:Founded in 1983, Caxton Associates is a distinguished global trading and investment firm with offices in key financial hubs such as London, New York, New Jersey, Monaco, and Singapore. Our core business revolves around managing client and proprietary capital through innovative global macro hedge fund strategies. With a wide-ranging mandate, we engage in trading a diverse array of global markets and financial instruments.About the Associate Portfolio Manager Program:At Caxton Associates, we pride ourselves on nurturing exceptional investment talent. Established in 2012, our Associate Portfolio Manager (APM) Program is designed to cultivate the next generation of Portfolio Managers. This program offers an incredible opportunity for high-potential investors, accomplished sell-side professionals, and quantitative analysts to refine their investment skills.Our APM Program has proven to be a successful talent pipeline, with over 25% of our current Portfolio Managers having joined through this initiative, including many of our most senior risk takers.Position Overview:We are currently on the lookout for experienced systematic portfolio managers and/or analysts. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in utilizing various asset classes with a flexible approach to holding periods. Our primary focus is on technical expertise and a solid grasp of quantitative and systematic investment methodologies.If you are eager to join this program, please submit your CV, investment track record (if available), and a comprehensive outline of your proposed investment strategy.

Role overview Shawbrook Bank is hiring a Financial Sponsors Portfolio Management Analyst in London. This role focuses on supporting relationships and managing portfolios for financial sponsor clients. What you will do Analyze investment opportunities within client portfolios Assess risk factors tied to sponsor-backed investments Help develop financial strategies tailored to specific client objectives