Hedge Funds Advisor

Requisition
124147
-Posted
13/10/2026

- Switzerland

- Geneva
- Activity area (1)
- Experienced Professionals

Pictet Alternative Advisors (PAA) is a leading alternative investment specialist with expertise in hedge funds, private equity, global real estate and private debt. Its Geneva- and London-based team constructs, manages and advises on portfolios of alternative investment solutions for institutional and private clients.

Pictet has high growth ambitions for Pictet Alternative Advisors for the coming years, notably to expand its product offering to include additional asset classes and to further develop its institutional client base. In view of these developments, PAA is looking to grow its multi-manager hedge funds team and is looking for highly motivated and talented individuals to join.

PAA’s Multi-Manager Hedge Funds franchise comprises 13 professionals across fund analysis and client solutions. The franchise manages USD 10 billion in assets.

Based in our Geneva office, you will join the Hedge Funds Customised Solutions (HFCS) team and act as a trusted advisor to institutional and private clients on multi-manager hedge fund portfolios and tailored investment solutions. Working closely with investment, portfolio management teams and other stakeholders (bankers, investment specialist, etc) your role will be to:

• Advise institutional and private clients on hedge fund allocations, portfolio construction and customised investment solutions, translating complex investment topics into clear and actionable recommendations;
• Manage and develop client relationships: participate in client meetings and portfolio reviews, and respond to investment, performance, risk and positioning-related queries;
• Partner with hedge fund research and portfolio management teams to maintain a detailed understanding of underlying managers, strategies, portfolio exposures, liquidity and key risk factors;
• Prepare and deliver high-quality client materials, investment proposals, portfolio commentaries, review presentations and responses to requests for proposals and due diligence questionnaires;
• Contribute to the design and ongoing development of tailored hedge fund mandates and multi-manager solutions, taking into account clients’ objectives, constraints and governance requirements;
• Support business development initiatives, including prospect meetings, pitches and follow-up, in close coordination with relationship managers and other internal stakeholders;
• Monitor market and industry developments and communicate relevant insights on hedge fund strategies, managers and portfolio implications to clients and internal partners;
• Coordinate effectively with investment, legal, compliance, operations and reporting teams to ensure a high standard of client service and timely delivery;
• Contribute actively to team discussions, product development and the continued growth of PAA’s multi-manager hedge funds franchise.

• University degree from a leading university; the CFA designation or another relevant professional qualification would be an advantage.
• Five years of relevant investment experience, preferably gained in hedge fund investing, fund selection, portfolio management, investment advisory or client solutions within an institutional investor, asset manager, private bank, fund of hedge funds or comparable organisation.
• Strong knowledge of hedge fund strategies, portfolio construction, performance drivers, risk considerations and liquidity terms, combined with the ability to communicate these topics clearly to clients.
• Demonstrated client-facing experience, with excellent relationship management, communication and presentation skills and the confidence to engage with sophisticated institutional and private clients.
• Strong…