The firm has hired a face from Citigroup's equity research unit.

London-based Cerno Capital has appointed Michael Flitton as an investment analyst.

Flitton will work alongside the firm's lead portfolio manager, James Spence, to contribute towards its proprietary approach to global investment in leading companies, specialist managers and investment alternatives.

Flitton joined Cerno Capital from Citigroup's equity research unit, where he held the position of vice president.

In total, he has more than ten years’ business experience.

“We are thrilled to have Michael join Cerno Capital,” said Spence, managing partner. “He has all the requisite skills to work on the broadest platform of all which is global multi-asset.”