Back to jobsThe candidate will need significant experience with the primary focus of the role being on asset allocation research within the Multi-Asset team, working with colleagues to develop well-considered investment views for implementation by the portfolio managers
There may be some additional responsibilities for further supporting the team’s portfolio managers in a range of areas, particularly in communicating investment views to clients. The team manages an array of funds, model portfolio services and advisory accounts with varying risk tolerances and methods of implementation
The candidate will need a strong interest in financial markets and economics, and have the flexibility to research a range of different asset classes within the team’s frameworks
The candidate should have the immediate ability to contribute effectively within a collegiate environment but with an ability to research independently and contribute to the improvement of investment frameworks
The candidate will be required to conduct research into a range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, currencies and commodities, considering both macroeconomic and market-based factors in line with the team’s approach, and also to improve analytical frameworks used for making both tactical and strategic asset allocation decisions
The candidate will be expected to generate investment views for potential implementation in client mandates in support of the portfolio managers, in areas such as regional equity tilts, credit rating preferences and currency hedging decisions
Communication of investment views and the broader macroeconomic and market backdrop to internal stakeholders, clients and the press will also be a key component of the role. This will include producing and presenting research for the multi-asset team’s weekly and monthly asset allocation research and markets update meetings
The candidate will produce written content for communication to both clients and the press on market and economic topics and events, and produce performance and market commentaries for client reports across a range of mandates
Provide additional support with both regular and ad hoc day-to-day tasks involved in the management of client mandates, such as generating performance reports and writing commentaries
Carry out other duties as assigned
