Portfolio Manager

Company:
Empyrean Global Investments

Location:
New York, NY

Position:
Portfolio Manager

Reporting to:
Founding & Managing Partner

Company Overview

Empyrean Global Investments is a global investment partner and catalyst for transformation, advancing businesses and technologies that redefine everyday life. With a focus on robotics, smart consumer technology, and other emerging sectors, Empyrean partners with visionary companies to scale innovations and unlock growth. By combining capital with strategic expertise and global networks, Empyrean seeks to deliver sustainable growth and create enduring value for investors, businesses, and society.

We employ a disciplined, fundamental, long/short equity strategy to generate superior, risk-adjusted returns for our investors. Our culture is built on intellectual curiosity, rigorous analysis, and a collaborative pursuit of alpha.

Position Summary

We are seeking an exceptional and proven Portfolio Manager to take a leading role in managing a dedicated capital sleeve. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a demonstrable track record of generating alpha, a deep passion for markets, and the ability to thrive in a high-performance environment. You will be responsible for the full investment lifecycle, from idea generation and due diligence to portfolio construction and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Strategy & Alpha Generation:

• Develop, pitch, and execute high-conviction investment ideas within the fund's mandated strategy.
• Conduct deep fundamental research on companies, industries, and macroeconomic trends.
• Build and maintain complex financial models to value securities and assess risk/reward profiles.
• Generate consistent, uncorrelated alpha through long and short positions.

Portfolio Construction & Risk Management:

• Construct and manage a concentrated portfolio of investments, optimizing for return and risk.
• Define and implement position sizing, entry/exit points, and stop-loss strategies.
• Continuously monitor portfolio exposure, concentration, liquidity, and leverage.
• Proactively manage portfolio hedges to mitigate downside risk and market volatility.

Research & Due Diligence:

• Lead primary research efforts, including company management meetings, expert network calls, and site visits.
• Analyze financial statements, regulatory filings, and market data to form a comprehensive investment thesis.
• Stay abreast of global market developments, geopolitical events, and sector-specific news.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Clearly and convincingly articulate investment theses and portfolio performance to the Investment Committee and senior leadership.
• Collaborate with and mentor junior analysts, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Contribute to investor relations materials and meetings, effectively communicating the fund's strategy and performance, support fundraising activity.

Performance & Reporting:

• Closely monitor and analyze portfolio performance (PnL) attribution.
• Prepare detailed reports on portfolio positioning, performance drivers, and market outlook.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• A minimum of
  5-10 years of direct, relevant experience
  in public markets, with a significant portion at a leading hedge fund, asset manager, or proprietary trading firm.
• A
  verifiable and outstanding track record
  of alpha generation and portfolio management over multiple market cycles.
• Deep expertise in the Technology, Healthcare, Consumer, or Industrial sectors OR a specific strategy (e.g., Global Macro, Event-Driven, etc.).
• Exceptional quantitative, financial modeling, and valuation skills.
• Strong academic credentials from a top-tier university; CFA, MBA, or advanced degree highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• High Conviction & Decisiveness:
  Ability to form strong, independent views and act on them with conviction.
• Intellectual Curiosity:
  A relentless drive to understand the "why" behind every investment.
• Risk-Averse Mindset:
  A disciplined and obsessive approach to managing risk and preserving capital.
• Resilience & Composure:
  Ability to perform under extreme pressure and navigate periods of drawdown.
• Superior Communication:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to debate and defend ideas effectively.

Compensation & Benefits

• A highly competitive compensation package consisting of a significant base salary and a performance-based bonus tied directly to personal and fund PnL.