Manager Research Associate
This position will report directly into the head of manager research and will be indirectly accountable to the CIO.
The main function of this role will be to generate and maintain a shortlist of managers across asset classes who are in line with my client‘s investment philosophy.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Scout and research any sources of potential new manager leads in order to maintain a steady stream of leads.
• Drive the due diligence process on new managers. This will include both quantitative and qualitative research, detailed portfolio analysis, operational due diligence and detailed manager meetings.
• Proactively assist the head of manager research in the ongoing enhancement of the research process, its tools, functions and initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have the following background / skills / qualifications:
• CFA
• 5 + years’ experience in a similar manager research function.
• Excellent knowledge of the long-only investment manager universe.
• Working experience in bottom up style analysis (fundamentally driven)
• Detailed understanding of fundamental portfolio characteristics particularly within the context of UK and European markets.
• Advanced knowledge of Wilshire (or similar attribution packages) Bloomberg is required.
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