Competitor Research Analyst recruitment
Role Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth research and analysis of the competitive landscape, including mutual funds and industry trends affecting our business and our competitors
- Initiate and undertake key market / competitor research to support the Global Product team
- Work closely with each of the capability managers and product specialists to provide key inputs to support the product strategy agenda including competitive fund positioning and performance analysis
- Stay abreast of global and regional market and competitors developments in order to provide stakeholders with effective and relevant information which impact our competitive positioning
- Liaise effectively and build relationships with the key fund data providers as well as fund ratings agencies with respect to positioning of our product set
- Provide inputs into product modifications in order to enhance our competitiveness
- Provide inputs for new product launches such as a competitor pricing and positioning
Background Experience
• A strong understanding of the asset management industry and in particular mutual funds
• Strong analytical and research skills combined with attention to detail
• Knowledge of working with Bloomberg, Morningstar, Lipper and/or other industry tools
• Strong technical understanding of investment strategies e.g. investment processes
• IMC Holder, ideally studying towards the CFA
• Strong communication skills with the gravitas to deal with key stakeholders across the business
Please note that due to the high volume of applicants responding to our adverts we are regrettably not able to feedback on all applications; only successful candidates will be contacted.
June 9, 2012
• Tags: Asset Management careers in the UK, Competitor Research Analyst recruitment • Posted in: Financial