Senior fund manager recruitment
Alpha generation – contribute to the top-down global alpha generation process by participating as a member of the existing ‘alpha groups’. The role would also offer the future opportunity to join other alpha groups in order to gain experience and help the evolution of the global process. Close contact and cooperation with the Investment Strategy research team would also be a function of the role.
Portfolio construction – this role could also involve participation in the global portfolio construction group where views from the alpha groups are ‘filtered’ through an optimisation tool in order to provide globally consistent ‘target’ portfolios used for implementing actual portfolios managed by the global team in various locations.
Portfolio management and implementation – use the above globally agreed ‘target’ portfolio models to implement portfolios managed locally in Paris. The primary aim would be to manage funds within the ‘flexible balanced’ category.
Client facing - an important part of the role would be to carry out client facing – potentially in multiple locations for English and also ideally German speaking clients for multiple types of products. Thus, being part of, and understanding the principles of, alpha generation and portfolio construction will be crucial in the role. Client facing will involve both existing clients but also pitching/marketing to potential new clients.
Product design and evolution – participate in the team’s need to evolve existing products and design new products. This function will require coordination and discussion with other departments both within Investment Solutions.
Qualifications/profile requested:
The candidate should have a multi-asset allocation experience – and have experience in risk managing portfolios with large amounts of leeway and diversity. Experience in dealing with futures and options would also be an essential requirement.
Educated to University Level - ideally with statistical background.
Ideally a native English speaker, given our ambitions in the UK market. German speaking preferable and French would also be also be useful.
The position would be based in Paris but would require a willingness to travel