Fund Manager

by | Oct 16, 2026

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Fund Manager to lead the fund’s investment strategy, portfolio construction, and capital allocation. This is an opportunity to shape investment decisions, drive risk-adjusted performance, and create long-term value for investors while building a high-performing investment team. The ideal candidate combines a proven investment track record with exceptional judgment, disciplined risk management, and the leadership to translate a differentiated investment philosophy into sustainable results!
 

ABOUT TALENTOVENTURES

TalentoVentures is the investment and venture development platform within Talento & Co., a global economic accelerator focused on building stronger businesses and advancing economic growth. By bringing together capital, human capital expertise, strategic insight, and operational capabilities, TalentoVentures takes an integrated approach to building, growing, and scaling businesses across diverse industries. Its model connects investment with the people, strategy, and execution needed to unlock business potential and create long-term value.

MEET THE ROLE: YOUR PURPOSE: 

The Fund Manager is the senior investment leader responsible for defining and executing the fund’s investment strategy, allocating capital, managing portfolio performance, and driving long-term value for investors.

This role owns the investment process end-to-end from identifying and evaluating investment opportunities to portfolio construction, capital allocation, trade execution, performance monitoring, and portfolio optimization.

The Fund Manager will also build and lead a high-performing investment team, establish a disciplined investment decision-making framework, and partner closely with Risk, Operations, Compliance, Legal, and investors to ensure strong governance and sustainable fund growth.

WHERE YOU'LL MAKE YOUR MARK

Define Investment Strategy

  • Develop and execute a differentiated investment strategy aligned with the fund’s objectives, mandate, and market opportunities.

  • Identify and evaluate high-conviction investment opportunities across relevant markets, sectors, asset classes, or strategies.

  • Establish a rigorous and repeatable framework for investment research, thesis development, and decision-making.

  • Adapt investment strategies as market conditions, opportunities, and risk dynamics evolve.

Own Portfolio Performance & Capital Allocation

  • Own portfolio construction, capital allocation, position sizing, and investment decisions.

  • Evaluate risk/reward profiles and determine appropriate levels of conviction and exposure.

  • Oversee the acquisition, disposition, and allocation of portfolio assets.

  • Monitor portfolio performance, exposures, liquidity, concentration, and market developments.

  • Rebalance and optimize the portfolio as investment theses and market conditions change.

  • Maintain a disciplined focus on risk-adjusted returns and the growth and preservation of investor capital.

Lead the Investment Team

  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of investment professionals.

  • Set clear investment standards, decision-making frameworks, and performance expectations.

  • Lead and challenge investment research, financial models, quantitative analysis, and investment recommendations.

  • Foster a culture of intellectual rigor, accountability, disciplined risk-taking, and continuous learning.

Drive Investor & Fund Growth

  • Support capital-raising efforts and contribute to the growth of assets under management.

  • Build trusted relationships with existing and prospective investors and limited partners. 

  • Communicate the fund’s investment philosophy, strategy, portfolio positioning, performance, and market outlook with credibility.

Maintain Investment & Risk Discipline

  • Ensure investment decisions remain aligned with the fund’s mandate, investment guidelines, and risk parameters.

  • Integrate risk assessment into portfolio construction and capital allocation.

  • Partner with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Operations to maintain strong governance and controls.

  • Proactively identify and address market, portfolio, liquidity, and investment risks.

 WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
You’ll be successful when you’re:

  • Strong Risk-Adjusted Performance: Consistently delivering compelling returns relative to the level of risk assumed and the fund’s defined investment objectives.

  • Disciplined Capital Allocation: Deploying capital strategically across high-conviction opportunities while maintaining appropriate liquidity and downside protection.

  • Differentiated Investment Process: Applying a clear, repeatable, and differentiated investment philosophy that generates a sustainable competitive advantage.

  • High-Performing Investment Team: Building, developing, and retaining a talented, accountable, and intellectually rigorous investment team.

  • Effective Risk Management: Proactively identifying, monitoring, and managing portfolio risks while preserving the ability to capitalize on attractive investment opportunities.

  • Investor Confidence & Growth: Strengthening investor confidence in the fund’s strategy, leadership, and investment discipline to support sustainable growth in assets under management.

  • Operational & Governance Discipline: Maintaining robust controls, effective cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to regulatory requirements and governance standards.

 WHAT MAKES YOU THE ONE
You bring:

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business, or a related quantitative discipline; advanced degree preferred.

  • Significant experience in financial markets, investment management, portfolio management, trading, equity research, or a related investment discipline.

  • Demonstrated investment track record with experience making investment decisions and managing portfolios, strategies, or significant investment mandates.

  • Proven experience developing and executing investment strategies in complex and dynamic market environments.

  • Experience in portfolio construction, capital allocation, and investment risk management.

  • Experience building, leading, and developing high-performing investment teams.

  • Experience working with sophisticated investors, institutional clients, or limited partners is strongly preferred.

  • CFA or another relevant professional investment credential is preferred.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

  • Deep understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, asset classes, and portfolio management.

  • Strong financial modeling, valuation, and investment analysis capabilities.

  • Strong understanding of risk-adjusted returns, portfolio exposure, liquidity, concentration, and drawdown.

  • Ability to evaluate investment models, trading strategies, and quantitative approaches, as applicable.

  • Strong understanding of market and macroeconomic drivers affecting investment performance.

  • Knowledge of trading execution, market structure, transaction costs, and liquidity considerations.

  • Strong data and analytical capabilities, including the ability to leverage technology and alternative data to enhance investment decisions.

  • Understanding of fund operations, governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

  • Investment Judgment: Makes high-quality investment decisions grounded in rigorous analysis, conviction, and sound judgment.

  • Strategic Thinking: Identifies market opportunities, anticipates changing dynamics, and adapts investment strategies accordingly.

  • Risk Discipline: Balances investment conviction with disciplined assessment of downside risk and portfolio exposure.

  • Leadership: Builds, develops, and inspires high-performing investment professionals.

  • Investor Acumen: Communicates investment strategy, performance, and market perspectives with credibility and clarity.

  • Analytical Excellence: Translates complex financial, market, and data-driven information into actionable investment insights.

  • Decisiveness & Resilience: Remains disciplined and decisive in high-pressure and volatile market environments.

  • Ownership & Accountability: Takes full ownership of investment outcomes, team performance, and the long-term objectives of the fund.