AVP/VP, Investment Strategist

AllianceBernstein L.P.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Investment Strategist to join their dynamic team in London. This pivotal role involves driving business development efforts for multi-asset solutions across the EMEA region, where you will collaborate with product teams and investment professionals to enhance service offerings. The ideal candidate will possess strong business development and marketing skills, alongside a deep understanding of multi-asset markets. Join a forward-thinking firm that values collaboration and innovation, and take your career to new heights in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience in multi-asset markets and investment approaches.
• Fluent in English; other European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and grow the multi-asset retail and institutional business in EMEA.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers to enhance RFP language and assist with sales opportunities.

Skills

Business Development Skills

Client Orientation

Marketing Skills

Presentation Skills

Strategic Capabilities

Education

Advanced Degree

Relevant Certifications

Job description

AVP/VP, Investment Strategist

AVP/VP, Investment Strategist

Apply locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id R0015704

AllianceBernstein (AB) is a leading global investment-management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional investors, financial intermediaries and private-wealth clients in major global markets. Our client base includes some of the world’s leading institutions as well as private-wealth clients and retail investors. We maintain research, portfolio-management, wealth-management and client-service offices around the world, reflecting our global capabilities and the needs of our clients. Partnering closely with clients, our research and portfolio management teams collaborate across asset classes, regions, sectors, and investment strategies to spark new thinking and deliver superior outcomes. We foster an inclusive environment that offers opportunities for team members to continually learn, develop their skills and take on new challenges to progress in their careers.

Client Group Overview

The Client Group has a presence in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia, and is composed of five main areas:

• Sales & Client Services works with financial intermediaries and institutions to offer diversified investment solutions that help clients build and preserve their wealth.
• Business Development is a conduit to the firm’s investment teams and supports our clients and internal business partners through investment-platform and product content, messaging, competitive analysis and education.
• Product Strategy & Development designs, develops and manages the firm’s global lineup of investment services and considers clients’ evolving needs to identify new opportunities.
• Marketing promotes the firm and its services by creating, packaging and distributing content and messaging to engage diverse audiences through digital platforms and initiatives, strategic campaigns, and events.
• Business Transformation looks to evolve and scale our business, leveraging digital and data, to drive top-line growth and improve profitability.

Job Summary

AB’s Multi-Asset & Hedge Fund Solutions (MAHFS) business development team includes approximately 20 professionals including product management and investment strategists. The Investment Strategist will be part of AB’s multi-asset business development effort in the EMEA region. Key partners (support and collaboration) will include the broader MA BD group, multi-asset investment teams, other regional BD leaders (e.g. equity and fixed income), regional management, and the AB salesforce.

Job Description

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Report to the VP/Investment Strategist, MAHFS Business development EMEA, primarily interacting with the product team, senior investment professionals and the global sales force.
• Focus on the positioning, marketing, and servicing for the multi-asset platform, which includes a suite of outcome-oriented and thematic strategies such as income and emerging markets as well as custom solutions.
• Grow and support the multi-asset retail and institutional business in EMEA.
• Over time, become a spokesperson for assigned investment teams with the ability to present a deep understanding of the investment process, market outlook, and strong advocate for the services (e.g. Portfolio Specialist).
• Understand overall region/channel strategies to communicate priorities to broader team and members of investment management.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers to create/improve RFP language, assist on/review RFPs, and answer advisor/relationship manager questions on specific sales opportunities.
• Partner with Product Development on new products (or enhancement of existing products) for various regions/channels.
• Identify areas for thought leadership that connect with their product responsibilities.

Job Qualifications & Key Attributes

We seek a professional with a good understanding of multi-asset markets and investment approaches:

• Asset allocation, portfolio construction and risk management techniques.
• Retail fund design and new product launches and distribution channels.
• UK defined contribution marketplace, regulation and distribution a plus.
• Contacts with key product selection decision makers in the region a definite plus.

The ideal candidate should have:

• Language: Fluent in English; other European languages a plus.
• Strong business development skills and client orientation.
• Strong marketing and messaging skills, with the vision to create and maintain a compelling story for the firm's multi-asset business and individual products.
• A desire to interact directly with both internal and external clients and to influence their product knowledge and support our sales efforts.
• Strategic capabilities coupled with strong execution skills.
• Effective presentation skills and stage presence.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degree and relevant certifications a plus.

Location: London

About Us

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 51 locations operating in 25 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!

AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria.

Please be advised that AB does not solicit confidential information from job applicants during the screening process, nor extend job offers without the candidate participating in a series of interviews to be properly considered for an open role. If you receive requests for confidential information, outside of the formal interviewing process even if the person asserts that they represent AB, we encourage you not to reply.