Asset Allocation – Data Analyst recruitment
My client currently has an exciting opportunity for an Asset Allocation Data Analyst to join our Global Asset Allocation team in London. The team deals with both medium term investment strategy (1-3 years) and also the long term investment assumptions that go into actuarial modelling work. From a business perspective, the team is important in producing revenues from: our global asset allocation service and the associated fee income; our directive / fiduciary business and our risk management work. The primary responsibility of this role will be to provide support to the Global Asset Allocation Team but as the work spans the client teams and other specialist teams, the individual will work with all areas of the Investment practice, as well as with the Retirement practice.
As an Asset Allocation Data Analyst, your responsibilities will involve:-
Managing the Global Asset Allocation Team's data needs in all areas viz. MTAA and long term assumptions, in both cases in respect of research and client workMaintaining asset allocation databasesLiaising with external suppliersTaking responsibility for the basic numerical / market input to Capital Market AssumptionsContributing to quantitative research for the Global Asset Allocation TeamHelping in the research and production of ad-hoc asset allocation notes and client specific workResponding to consultant and client requests for market information and data
As an Asset Allocation Data Analyst, your skills and qualifications will include:-
'A' Level Mathematics (or equivalent), along with a more Art based 'A' Level (preferred)A university degree - preferably in a science related discipline (e.g. Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics, Statistics, the SciencesSome progress towards CFA / Actuarial exams (preferred) What we're looking for in you:- Previous experience working in an Investment / Actuarial role, involving considerable manipulation and analysis of dataPrevious experience in an investment role involving asset allocation (preferred)A basic understanding and interest in how the markets workSome knowledge of defined benefit pension funds (preferred)Strong numerical and data handling skillsThe ability to interpret and analyse data from modelsA good level of understanding / utilisation of ExcelExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain working relationships and communicate at all levelsA good team playerProactive and a self starterStrong attention to detailThe ability to work to tight deadlines