Portfolio Manager – Equities (Industrials/Capital Goods) recruitment

The Sector Strategies department is seeking an experienced professional for a position as Portfolio Manager. The successful candidate will be part of the Industrials team which manages a significant fund dedicated to the industrials sector globally.

The position is located in London, and travel will be required.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage a long only portfolio within Industrials/Capital Goods (investment mandate will depend on previous experience)

• Perform financial analysis, strategic business analysis and detailed industry research

• Build and maintain company financial models and industry databases

• Develop independent investment views to be applied to the portfolio investment strategy

• Prepare and present investment cases and industry analysis in a rigorous and clear manner

• Develop and maintain relationships with portfolio companies

Main Qualifications:

• Masters degree or equivalent with strong academic records

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (e.g. equity research and/or portfolio management),  having focused on the industrials/capital goods sector in US /European/Emerging markets

• Strong analytical skills and understanding of capital markets

• Ability to generate rigorous, independent and original research

• Ability to take risk positions in the equity market

We offer interesting challenges in an active and stimulating international environment.  The position offers excellent possibilities for personal and professional development.

Questions may be directed to Astrid Skogen, telephone +44 207 534 9000. More information about NBIM and how to apply is available at www.nbim.no.

Deadline for applications is 8 January, 2012.