Job Description

Our Client, a leading wealth management firm is looking to make an addition to their high performing Fixed Income and Alternatives Investment team. Within this role, you will be responsible for the ongoing monitoring and development of Fixed Income and Alternatives funds, while contributing to the design and implementation of robust, scalable investment strategies aligned with the firm's long-term objectives. The role would suit an individual with experience of deep and detailed manager / strategy research ability, together with exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Roles & Responsibilities

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Primary analytical (monitoring) responsibilities across Fixed income and Alternatives strategies on the company's investment platform. A strong understanding of all elements of investment manager / strategy research. Experience in designing complementary blends / packages of managers / strategies. Leading and coordinating research projects on investment managers and strategies. Assessing and managing the appropriate blend of strategies utilised within company's Fixed Income/Alternative building block. Contributing to the design of the investment processes that inform the investment decision making of the team and wider division. Building in depth knowledge of the external manager opportunity set, improving resilience and building contingency into the company's Fixed Income and Alternatives platform. Contributing to the design of scalable, responsible investment strategies that meet the firm's long-term objectives. Sophisticated use of data and analytics to produce the evidence to inform decision making. Driving improvement in systems and tools, including analytical capabilities and functional process. Supporting the Product Management team in crafting an external facing narrative around performance and IMA change for the company's Fixed Income and Alternatives funds.

Experience & Qualifications

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Front office investment experience and a history of making investment decision from research initiation to implementation and ownership. Strong technical knowledge of Fixed Income and Alternatives markets. Experience of deep and detailed manager / strategy research is preferred, although direct investing experience also considered. Expertise in blending and combining strategies and managers into well-balanced blends, ensuring risk are intended and manageable. A passion for investment research and a willingness to drive the investment research agenda of the team and business. Strong interpersonal, communication and presenting skills. Experience presenting complex topics to senior boards and committees. Degree qualified, or equivalent. Preferably attained CFA exams, or equivalent. Practical experience of analytical systems such as Aladdin / Bloomberg / Style Research / FactSet.
To apply for this role, please send your CV to karen@meredithbrown.com

Ref: KC1286892

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that due to the high volume of applicants responding to our adverts we are regrettably not able to feed back on all applications; only successful candidates will be contacted.