Archive for April, 2013
Base Metals Strategist – VP
A Tier 1 investment bank is aggressively hiring into their Commodities team. You will be working along side some well established Commodities strategists in the market and will have the opportunity to collaborate regularly. You will be the Senior Metals Analyst in the team however you will be provided with Guidance from the global head of the commodities research team therefore applicants should be at VP level. Associate level candidates will be considered. This platform will enable you to establish yourself as a leading voice in this field. Applicants must have an excellent track record from Read more […]
Wealth Management Portfolio Manager
Your role will be to structure and manage the portfolios; setting the strategy for complex clients.Duties Include:• Meeting with clients as the technical expert on the funds • Setting the risk parameters and strategy for the clients portfolio • Asset allocation • Providing commentary on performance, the house and market views • Aiding the Sales team with pitchesTo apply for the role we are looking for candidates with 10+ years experience allocating complex portfolios. A strong understanding of all asset classes, and experience of managing relationships with HNW/UHNW individuals.CFA Read more […]
Senior Fund Researcher
Your role will be to undergo rigorous research into UK and European long only managers and be able to make recommendations based on deep research. The candidate will have a full understanding of risk and return drivers and incorporate this into your manager research.To apply for the role we are looking for:• A structured thinker – someone who can demonstrate they can work in a rigorous environment • Product quality information and presentations in order to win client mandates • Proven at Manager research within a multi manager, fund of funds or consultancy • CFAThis is an established Read more […]
Multi-Asset Product Specialist (Internal)
You will work with the investment managers and be closely involved in investment matters, and use this technical information to ensure that all sales, marketing and distribution materials reflect this specific information. You will act as an internal product specialist to all internal teams regarding all multi-asset product questions. This hybrid role requires an individual with 3+ years experience in an asset manager – you will ideally have dealt with multi-asset products, and if not have a keen interest in this area. You will be technically competent with excel (v look-ups and pivot tables) Read more […]
Finance Change Analyst
A leading City Fund Manager is recruiting a Finance Change Analyst to assist in the reorganisation and realignment of finance processes. The finance team currently use SUN systems and Hyperion. The system design stage is completed, next stage is the development and implementation of the systems changes and reorganisation and process redesign.Responsibilities includeWork with the business to analyse, investigate and define existing business processes and reportsDesigning new processesDocumenting new processes and controlsProduce and support appropriate testing plans and UAT strategySupport the Read more […]
Equity Portfolio Analytics – Trade Implementation
The successful candidate will lead a small team which sits in the heart of the front office working directly with the portfolio managers and key stakeholders within the investment business.The key responsibilities include: • Liaising with the Portfolio Managers on fund queries and running weekly, monthly and quarterly reports • Constructing models to analyse transactions costs and running monthly stock lending reports • Providing reports or data analysis on any fund related queries to portfolio managers • Implementing equity trades across various funds • Cash management, monitoring cash Read more […]
Client Implementation
Our client has a client facing, front office role that is based within the firm’s strategy implementation unit. This team is responsible for movement and restructuring of client portfolios. The role will require institutional client experience preferably with exposure to pension schemes and will involve transferring assets into and out of the client’s products.The ideal candidate will have technical, analytical and project skills a long with being an excellent communicator. This position will also provide certain supervisory responsibility and the successful candidate will be required to Read more […]
Fund Financial Analyst
The role offers excellent progression with assisting in the development and structure of a new Fund Accounting team. Main duties include:Ownership for the completion of daily, weekly and monthly deliverables for all assigned fund-level accounting tasks.Oversight of functions performed by third party providers.Demonstrates awareness and understanding of risk management practices, sharing ideas and best practices.Ensuring that daily NAV calculations and accounting entries are properly stated in accordance with all foreign regulations, accounting and tax policies. Applicants must have significant Read more […]
Investment Analyst – Long/Short
This is a newly created position and is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced analyst to join a highly regarded fund.The successful candidate will work directly alongside the portfolio managers generating timely long and short investment recommendations. This position will involve conducting in depth fundamental analyse across multiple regions and sectors, developing investment themes and ideas.The successful candidate will have:Long/short equity research experience with a top tier institution, with extensive buy side experienceIdeally with multiple sectors and multiple regionsA strong academic Read more […]
Senior Trade Support Manager
Our client require an individual who can manage internal stakeholders from both the investment and operational sides of this well known asset manager.Whilst this is a stand alone role you will have the support/network of a team of 8, as well as various counterparties in their international offices.Whilst operating a flat structure career progression comes via a meritocracy so high achievers are often given extra responsibility.To be considered for this role;Fixed Income experience essentialTrade support experienceKnowledge of both the mechanics of the front and back officeAbility to manage internal Read more […]