Director - Multi-Asset Research, Global Investment Research (m f x)

E Fundresearch; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in London seeks a Director for Multi-Asset Research. This leadership role involves managing a team, producing high-quality research, and enhancing client engagement. Applicants should have over 10 years of experience in investment research and qualifications including a Ph.D. in a quantitative field and familiarity with investment analytics. The position emphasizes teamwork and requires strong presentation skills, in addition to a proven track record in producing technical literature and research.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in multi-asset investment research.
• Strong background in statistics and econometrics.
• Proven track record of client-facing technical literature.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and analysis in equities and multi-asset.
• Manage a team focused on client engagement.
• Produce thought-provoking research content.

Skills

Quantitative investment techniques

Financial data familiarity

Client communication

Statistical analysis

Team management

Education

Post Graduate / Ph.D. in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

Workspace

Datastream

Job description

Director - Multi-Asset Research, Global Investment Research (m f x) London

The Global Investment Research (GIR) team is a client-facing research group, within the Equity and Multi-Asset business vertical, with team members in the Americas, EMEA and APAC. The team publishes insights on current market dynamics across global regions and asset classes (e.g., equities, equity factors, fixed income, multi-asset, cross-asset, wealth, asset allocation, portfolio construction dynamics). Our analysis is based primarily on data from FTSE Russell indices, along with other LSEG data sets and some external data sources, which are representative of markets across asset classes and geographies. Our research, by way of monthly and quarterly reports, topical commentaries and deep-dive empirical research, and our research presentations to clients and the investment and wealth ecosystem, enhances our engagement with clients, including asset owners, asset managers, and wealth channels.

Role Purpose And Responsibilities

• Taking a key role in Equities and Multi-asset research and analysis.
• Doing research and investment writing needed for delivering high quality, thought-provoking research content, by way of regular periodical research reports, topical research insights, white papers and deep thematic research, published through multiple channels. All research efforts are aimed at deepening client engagement, providing critical support for existing and new equity and multi-asset indices by FTSE Russell, increasing the value proposition and awareness of FTSE Russell indices within the institutional and wealth channels.
• Hosting webinars, senior/strategic client-facing research engagements and actively participate in industry conferences and events. Strong written and verbal presentation skills are a must.
• Take ownership of wealth, portfolio construction, multi-asset, cross-asset and asset allocation thought leadership, and all related client engagements in the EMEA region.
• Manage a team with skillset in fundamental and quantitative research. Current team size would be two direct reports, though that could change in future.
• Working closely with others in the GIR team, and contributing to the research efforts of team members across asset classes, and based in different locations.
• Proactively thinking of utilizing new datasets and analytics to expand the repertoire of GIR research.
• Actively engaging and partnering with key internal stakeholders in Product, Index creation Research, Marketing, Sales, and external stakeholders of FTSE Russell. Working closely with regional and global teams to support the further development of global equity and multi asset product strategies to drive ETF client adoption and AUM based revenues from both Wealth and Institutional channels.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate / Ph.D. in a quantitative field or investment management field. CFA would be a plus.
• Background and 10+ years experience in multi asset or cross asset investment research and portfolio management, either on buy side or sell side, in wealth or institutional money management. Excellent knowledge and understanding of investment analytics and quantitative investment techniques, with some specialist product knowledge.
• Deep understanding of global equities and multi asset investing is an absolute must. Essential to have a holistic understanding of financial markets from a multi asset perspective and macroeconomy. Understanding of multi asset and cross asset from an asset allocation, portfolio construction and scenario analysis perspective is essential.
• Strong background in statistics, econometrics, and numerical methods is needed. Good coding skills to support empirical research, including good working knowledge of a quantitative programming language such as Python.
• A proven track record of authorship of client facing technical literature/research in equities, macroeconomics, and multi assets, investment management and portfolio construction or related fields.
• Experience of senior level client engagement in a research capacity, with the required gravitas and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with and interest in financial data required. Experience with Workspace and similar data platforms would be a great plus. Experience working with index data and financial datasets like Datastream would be a great plus.
• Experience in Wealth management would be a great plus. Experience in derivatives and hedging strategies would be a great plus.
• Ability to work in a global team across time zones.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.