About
About
About
We Search. We Deliver.
Who we work
with
We primarily work with both Hedge Funds and Asset Managers across all strategies. This client base ranges from both start-up entities to those with long and successful track records. We view ourselves as an extension of our clients business and endeavour to partner with them as they grow and develop.
Our clients are results-orientated and we strive to exceed their expectations of us at every opportunity. Our team spend a lot of time evaluating and dissecting market trends and industry information, allowing them to be better placed to take advantage of opportunities before they become visible.
Areas of Specialisation
Portfolio Management / Research / Analytics
Our Investment Management practice is an area of specialism which has grown substantially on our side in recent years. We understand the trends, makeup, strategies and individuals which drive this sector and we look to instil in our consultants a deep and robust knowledge across our clients’ core strategies. This, in turn, enables us to locate and identify the best talent in the marketplace.Our consultants have a number of years of collaborative experience working across diverse strategies including credit, distressed, equity, systematic, global macro and event-driven. A selection of completed searches includes:
Portfolio Manager at a leading multi-$bn,Multi-Strategy Hedge Fundwho was brought on to manage $500m
Experienced TMT Research Analyst at a large Global Equity Hedge Fund
Utilities Portfolio Manager at a multi-bn$ L/S Equity Manager
Portfolio Manager at a $20bn+ European Multi Asset Manager
Sales, Investor Relations & Client Portfolio Management
OCR Alpha’s Business Development specialism has been a core area of focus since the business launched. Our team has a track record of delivering on a range of mandates across a broad variety of strategies. Our candidate pool includes those who manage existing investor relationships to those who are actively marketing products across an expansive range of geographies. Requirements within this sector are often unique, with the particulars of each mandate often depending on the size of the hiring firm in question. Placed candidates include:
Global Head of Business Development at a Large Emerging Markets Fixed Income Asset Manager
Senior Product Specialist at a $7.5bn Credit Hedge Fund
Head of Investor Relations at a $1bn+ Distressed Debt Hedge Fund
Director of Business Development at a multi-$bn Global Macro Fund
Trading / Execution
Our trade execution desk has grown from strength to strength over the years and we are regularly the “go to firm” to carry out such mandates. We are well connected in this space and as a result can quickly match the most relevant candidates in the market to the role in question. Our approach is to “dig deep” and ensure we fully understand the candidates’ strengths and career motivations. Recently completed searches include the following:
Head of Trade Execution at a$7.5bn Credit Hedge Fund
Proprietary Trader at a City based Market Making business
Execution Trader at an established Long / Short Equity Fund
Fixed Income Trader at a well-established Convertible Bonds Manager
Market / Portfolio Risk
Our Risk offering covers mandates ranging from Junior Portfolio Risk through to CRO positions. With the requirements across each mandate being quite varied, we look to ensure we source candidates who have the desired level of technical skills and attributes needed for each search. Recently completed searches include:
CRO at a $10bn Multi-Asset Manager
Hybrid Portfolio Risk & Operations role at a $3.5bn Global Macro Hedge Fund
Risk Analyst at a $6bn Multi-Strategy Manager
Risk Production Analyst at a large Quantitative Manager
Compliance
In an ever-changing world of regulation it has become increasingly important for funds to secure the best candidate match to their specific working environment and underlying investment strategy.At OCR Alpha we look to identify those who will be capable of taking on the required level of responsibility and who will be willing to take on ownership over particular tasks. Our coverage ranges from mid-level through to C-level hires. Recently completed mandates include the following:
CCO at a large European Long / Short Equity Hedge Fund
Senior Compliance Specialist at a $10bn Fixed Income Manager
Regulatory Reporting Specialist at an Emerging Markets Manager
Head of Compliance & Legal at a large Long-only Investment Manager
Treasury / Portfolio Financing
This particular space has seen a lot of change in recent years with clients typically deciding between adding individuals who will optimise their portfolio or those who perform a traditional daily cash management function. We have recently assisted many larger managers in creating a self-sufficient financing and revenue generating function in their businesses. Below is an outline of some of the mandates we have recently completed:
Equity Financing Specialist at a large US Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund
Head of Treasury at a large Global Macro Hedge Fund
Head of Portfolio Financing at a large Global Credit Manager
Head of Repo Trading at a large London based Quantitative Manager
Trade Support / Desk Assistant
While moving closer to a trading desk is the career path of choice for many candidates in Middle Office, we have a demonstrable track record of sourcing and placing the most suitable candidates in desk facing roles. Through thorough screening methods we ensure only relevant candidates are submitted for client consideration.A selection of completed mandates is below:
Desk Assistant at a $1.5bn Credit Hedge fund.
Trading Operations Analyst at a leading Global Quantitative Manager
Trade Support Analyst at a $5bn Investment Manager
Fund Managers Assistant at a leading Emerging Markets Asset Manager
Manager Selection & Operational Due Diligence
Our Manager Selection & Due Diligence division focusses acrossMulti-manager, Family Office and the Investment Consultancy spaces. We have a proven 10 year track record in providing talent in these specific areas. With a lot less candidates looking to transition into such roles our expansive knowledge of who is who in the space allows us to successfully deliver in filling such mandates. Our recent successes include:
Head of ODD at a leading European Investment Consultancy
Senior Hedge Fund Manager Selection at a large Middle Eastern Investment Manager
Experienced ODD specialist to help build out a new offering in Dubai and the wider region
Senior Investment Analyst at an established London based Family Office
Operations, Fund Accounting and Finance
Our sister company, O’Connell Resourcing, focuses across the traditional infrastructure space.With a 15 year track record operating in the London market they cover mandates including:
Operations & Middle Office
Fund Accounting & Fund Controller
Financial & Management Accounting
CFO & COO
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