Investment Director - Capital Markets Research

Cambridge Associates; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

About the Firm:

We are a leading global investment firm and aim to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance and enable them to maximize their impact on the world. Working alongside its early clients, Cambridge Associates pioneered the strategy of high-equity orientation and broad diversification, which since its inception in the 1980s has been a primary driver of performance for institutional investors. Today, we deliver a range of portfolio management services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, investment staff extension, and asset class mandates. Cambridge Associates maintains offices in major financial centers across the globe, with headquarters in Boston, MA.

Working with some of the world’s most sophisticated institutional investors, we bring a deep knowledge of portfolio management best practices to the clients we serve and select our colleagues with great attention to their potential to become a valuable member of a collaborative, intelligent and hard-working team.

About the Team:

Cambridge Associates’ Investment Strategy Office is composed of over 25 investment professionals worldwide, dedicated to market analysis, asset allocation guidance, risk management, and investment science. This role is part of the Capital Markets Research team, which focuses on identifying risks, trends, and opportunities in global investment markets. Capital Markets Research Investment Directors play a critical role in analyzing market dynamics and effectively communicating insights to clients through both written publications and oral presentations. They are expected to contribute regularly by producing high-quality written content, developing unique investment views, and refining our approach to understanding and interpreting market movements. This position is available in our Boston or London office.

What You’ll Do:

1. Author Research Publications: The individual will be responsible for producing 10–15 publications annually, covering capital market developments, asset classes, and asset allocation topics. These publications will range from blogs and one-page quick responses to multi-page chart books and comprehensive 10-page research reports.
2. Communicate Investment Views: The individual will share investment views in internal firm forums and, as their career progresses, with clients. This responsibility will include providing regular updates on market developments and addressing bespoke topics as requested.
3. Serve as an Asset Class Expert: The individual will develop expertise in a select number of asset classes and act as a key resource for the Tactical Asset Allocation Committee, colleagues serving clients directly, and, over time, clients themselves.
4. Enhance Market Analytics: With a deep passion for markets and an insatiable curiosity about the drivers of asset performance, the individual will contribute to refining existing analytics and developing innovative approaches to understanding market dynamics.
5. Build Internal and External Networks: As an ambassador for the team, the individual will cultivate relationships with colleagues, clients, prospects, and other investment firms. A strong network will enable the team to effectively share insights, influence decision-making, and better understand client and market needs.
6. Collaborate with Teammates: The individual will work closely with a ~20-person team composed of professionals at various stages of their careers. They will embrace feedback from senior colleagues while mentoring junior team members. The team thrives on a culture of kindness, collaboration, and boldness, and the individual will be expected to uphold and contribute to this environment.

What You Bring:

1. BA/BS required. MBA or CFA strongly preferred.
2. A knowledge of and fascination with global investment markets.
3. Excellent writing skills and a passionate dedication to writing well. Strong candidates will be asked to complete a writing exercise.
4. Knowledge of statistics or programming languages, such as R or Python, preferred.
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
7. Ability to work independently while also contributing to the success of the team.

The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.