Investment Director - Equities | London, UK

M&G plc.; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international savings and investments firm in London is seeking an Investment Director focused on Asia Pacific Equities. Responsibilities include developing investment strategies, delivering high-quality content, and managing client relationships. Candidates should have a strong background in Asian equity investing and excellent communication skills. This role offers opportunities for flexible working and a commitment to an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Asian equity investing with experience in asset management.
• Ability to explain complex investment themes in simple language.
• Proficiency in additional languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth knowledge of the team's strategies and market conditions.
• Deliver high-quality written content including reports and presentations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and clients.

Skills

Asian Equity Investing

Knowledge of financial markets

Interpersonal skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management and organization

Collaboration and teamwork

Education

IMC and/or CFA

Job description

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The Role:
We are looking for an Investment Director to join the M&G Investments' business. The role will have a specific focus on Asia Pacific Equities, with an AUM of ~£20 billion across a range of strategies for wholesale and institutional clients, located both in the UK as well as internationally.

Investment Specialists/Directors work closely with the Fund Managers and Distribution to articulate investment messages to internal and external clients.
The role is designed to facilitate the growth of the business, in addition to the retention of existing assets under management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality strategic content, as well as overseeing the production of presentation materials, and will also take on client-facing responsibilities, facing both internal and external audiences.

Genuine interest in both investing and client focus are essential for this role, previous working experience in these areas is a prerequisite.

Supporting your application with a cover letter is strongly encouraged, this can be uploaded with your CV.

Key Responsibilities for this role:

• To develop an in-depth working knowledge of the team's strategies as well as overall market conditions.
• To have a good understanding of the investment philosophy and process, as well as the different funds the team manages.
• By applying the above, to deliver high-quality written content including reports, ad-hoc marketing materials, client queries, responses to RFPs and press requests.
• To oversee the production of presentation materials for client meetings.
• To deliver on deadlines and manage expectations.
• To generate ideas and create new content, staying updated on market developments.
• To establish strong relationships with stakeholders - from investment teams, client relations and sales teams to investment marketing, and press.
• To build credibility and rapport with fund managers and sales teams.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• A background in Asian Equity Investing with experience in Asset Management.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets. IMC and/or CFA preferable.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Self-starter and proactive nature with the ability to foresee future requirements
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills - ability to respond to client demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - ability to explain complex investment themes in simple language to a range of audiences.
• Very strong messaging skills - ability to focus on key issues.
• Attention to detail - precision and rigour in the execution of tasks.
• Strong work ethic - an individual driven by results and achievements.
• Time management and organisation - ability to meet deadlines for a wide range of tasks and shift priorities when required.
• Collaborator & team player - ability to make a positive contribution to the vision of the Investment and the Investment Specialists team.
• Proficiency in additional languages is an asset

Work Level: Manager or Expert
Recruiter: Hannah Curtis

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader , and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job, will be offered an interview if they 'opt in' to the scheme when applying.

If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: [e-mail]

M&G plc is a leading international savings and investments business, managing money for around 4.6 million individual clients and more than 900 instit...

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