Senior Investment Associate - Manager Research
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London, England, United Kingdom
$150,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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About the Role: Senior Investment Associate - Manager Research

Our client, a highly regarded Investment firm managing circa $60Bil of AUM, is seeking a talented Senior Investment Associate for their investment team. This role focuses on manager research and portfolio management across a broad range of asset classes.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the manager research effort across diverse asset classes.
  • Conduct rigorous research to develop and maintain investment recommendations.
  • Design long-term asset allocation strategies and oversee derivative overlay strategies.
  • Generate tactical asset allocation ideas and attend client meetings.
  • Integrate risk and return drivers into research and portfolio management processes.
  • Identify outperforming strategies, products and managers for superior returns.
  • Participate in client presentations and provide monthly performance commentary.
  • Conduct thorough due diligence and ongoing monitoring of asset managers.

Background & Experience

The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in an analytical role within the asset management industry, working with multi asset strategies. A strong quantitative aptitude with excellent Excel skills is required. A first class or 2:1 degree from a leading university and progress towards CFA or CAIA qualifications are preferred.

Key skills/competency

  • Investment Research
  • Portfolio Management
  • Asset Allocation
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Excel
  • Risk Management
  • Client Communication
  • Due Diligence
  • Strategic Planning
  • Capital Markets
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  • Research Meredith Brown Associates: Understand their investment philosophy and culture.
  • Customize Your Resume: Highlight multi asset strategy experience and skills.
  • Emphasize Quantitative Skills: Detail Excel and analytical proficiency.
  • Prepare for Interviews: Practice portfolio management and risk questions.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review advanced Excel functions and formulas.
Study quantitative modeling and risk metrics.
Practice developing asset allocation models.
Familiarize with derivative overlay strategy basics.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a difficult research challenge.
Explain a time you optimized a portfolio.
Discuss handling conflicting client expectations.
Share experience working in team settings.

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