Multi Asset Fund Research Analyst recruitment

They are looking for someone to be able to bring some drive and motivation to the position and have a genuine passion for fund selection. Your main responsibility will be to identify attractive funds within various asset classes including equity, fixed income, commodity as well as hedge fund strategies, or the portfolio managers. As you sit on the investment committee the funds you put your confidence into will get invested. There is an unusual collaborative nature within the company which, through an open plan office, encourages cross fertilization of knowledge and skills. If you believe you have the spark and wit to be able to stand next to some of London’s top 50 fund managers and be able to communicate your ideas and passion then this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• You  will undertake quantitative analysis on investment strategies managed by 3rd party managers

• To assess candidate funds for addition to the Recommended Funds List and ultimate investment

• To carry out operational Due Diligence background checks on potential investments

• To identify the impact of a new investment on the risk-return profile of a portfolio

• To present potential Funds to the Head of Research and to support the overall communication to relationship managers.

• To create Fund Reports and maintain on a quarterly basis

• Generate fund investment ideas for use in our fund-of-fund portfolios

• To monitor existing funds ensuring the Head of Research is kept up-to-date on any fund developments and retain or remove them from the Recommended List

• To update fund performance documents and ensure folders are populated with the latest factsheets

• To carry out investigations to identify funds which meet specific mandate requirements on a sporadic basis

Candidates may not need to have multi asset background as they are keen to see Analysts that have a passion for fund selection and the whole investment process.

Please apply directly to fundmanagement@selbyjennings.com or visit our website at www.selbyjennings.com - All CV’s must be sent in word format.