Investment Analyst (Investment Consultancy Service) recruitment

DFM selection and advice

• Ownership and maintenance of the DFM Panel – selection de-selection

• Interview new and prospective DFMs.

• Assess fund investment policy, philosophy and current strategy

• Ensure that that full due diligence is carried out on DFMs (and individual investment managers).

• Make DFM recommendations and assess suitability 

• Help construct and monitor a panel of recommended DFMs for consultant use

• Maintain records of DFM meeting notes, qualitative and quantitative assessments

• Active involvement in client ‘prospecting’, relationship building and new business pitches for the large clients.

• Build and maintain links with other areas of the business to facilitate cross selling.

Ongoing monitoring of DFMs

• Maintain a regular contact with DFMs recommended by BROADSTONE

• Collate and analyse client DFM portfolio performance data as part of the reporting process.

• Reporting – quarterly (or half yearly) summary plus full report on an annual basis.

• Accompany consultants to client meetings in an investment consultancy capacity – limited to the larger clients.

• Involvement in developing new business – sales and marketing materials.

Asset Management

• Attendance and input at Asset Management meetings and Committees.

• Monitor and feedback DFM investment strategy to the Investment Committee.

Knowledge required

• Knowledge of fund management strategies and approaches, products, firm services, risk management and regulation

• Knowledge of market competition, in particular products and services that could impact our business

• Full understanding of the administrative procedures relating to the different categories of business and ensure they conform to regulatory and BROADSTONE standards

• Anti Money Laundering, including how to identify suspicious transactions/activities and how to report

• Current and future financial legislation and regulation and their developments

• Windows computer packages including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Qualifications required

IMC or CFA 1