Investment Principal, Hedge Funds

Clocktower Group•Santa Monica, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Clocktower Group is an alternative asset management and advisory firm based in Santa Monica, California, with a presence in London and Shanghai. Our top-down macro framework and relationship-based investing approach inform our strategies and drive the way we do business. In public markets, we seed macro-oriented managers and invest in China-focused equities managers. In private markets, we invest in early stage fintech companies. We also provide global macro research, advisory services, and host events all over the world. We are seeking a driven and talented individual to join our public markets investment team in Santa Monica, reporting to the Partner leading Public Markets. In this seat you'll serve as the coverage person for global commodity managers and independently source, diligence, and monitor the universe, alongside portfolio monitoring, investment research, and investor servicing. This role blends analytical rigor with operational excellence, offering exposure to the full life cycle of hedge fund investing—from due diligence through performance attribution and investor reporting. A competitive candidate will pair deep analytical judgment with the ability to own a manager relationship end to end, with limited oversight. You should have a well-formed view of commodity markets, be intellectually curious and proactive, and be able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced investor who wants real autonomy within an entrepreneurial, globally minded firm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
3-6+ years of relevant experience in hedge fund investing, manager selection, commodity research, or asset management.
Prior manager selection experience is required, including direct ownership of due diligence on external managers.
Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams independently.
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with large datasets, financial models, and performance metrics.
Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; familiarity with CRMs or portfolio management systems a plus.
A collaborative, resourceful self-starter with strong communication skills and a high level of integrity.
Excellent organizational habits and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Independently source, evaluate, and monitor global commodity managers — including existing global manager coverage — owning the full diligence process from first meeting through investment committee recommendation.
Draft, refine, and present investment memos, slides, and internal presentations for committee review and client updates. Maintain accurate records of manager communications, diligence materials, and portfolio data in CRM and reporting systems.
Assist in the industry research process, including in-depth cross-commodity product and cross-geographic region research, chart creation, report layout, distribution, and presentation of reports.
Day-to-day monitoring existing investment and forward-looking pipelines.
Work closely with other senior investment professionals, operations, and other teams to support firmwide goals.