Investment Strategist – Active ETFs – Director

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm is seeking an Investment Strategist – Active ETFs – Director to drive strategic product development within the ETF ecosystem. This role requires extensive financial market knowledge and client engagement, emphasizing proactive collaboration and thought leadership in ETF strategies.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in markets or ETF required.
• Experience in presenting to clients and representing firms at events necessary.
• Desire to learn and grow, with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic alignment and design of index-based and active UCITS ETFs.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to implement portfolio construction.
• Educate and train internal audiences on ETF investment strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Financial market knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Degree level

CFA or master’s in finance or economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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psd group

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slough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.06.2025

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12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Investment Strategist – Active ETFs – Director

Location: London

Job Type: Permanent

Overview

A global investment firm, covering a diverse set of asset classes and business sectors is looking for an investment strategist to join their team, with particular emphasis on the macroeconomic environment and how this translates to the product and investment strategy line up. The firm has global reach, with clients ranging from sovereign wealth funds and corporate clients to wealth managers and high net worths.

This role will sit within the active ETF ecosystem and will have close engagement with the Global Head of ETFs and Head of ETF Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic alignment and design of index-based and active UCITS ETFs
• Idea generation – identify, research, and assess solution driven ETF product and business opportunities across multiple exposures and asset classes and ensuring regulatory alignment
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, to help design and implement portfolio construction
• Work closely with the product development and strategy teams to advise on the launch of new products and liaising with other divisions at the firm
• Utilise appropriate resources in order to provide research and analysis of all aspects of competitive ETF products performance, competitive industry landscape, firm product performance, and peer performance
• Provide Portfolio Manager perspective, with regards to investment strategy and positioning to internal and external partners
• Contribute content for ETF thought leadership and strategic beta white papers to be used with the sophisticated client engagement
• Educate and train internal audiences on ETF investment strategies and products. Articulate investment philosophy, process, and performance
• Build and maintain an expert level of knowledge on ETF vehicles and the regulatory environment in Europe
• Prepare and deliver effective pitches at meetings and for calls to prospective clients
• Opportunity to represent the firm as an ETF subject matter expert at client events, roadshows, and conferences

Qualifications

• Degree level, with CFA or master’s in finance or economics beneficial
• Strong experience in markets or ETF is required as well as experience in presenting to clients directly and representing the firm at events
• Strong financial market knowledge across multiple asset classes
• Knowledge of broader asset management trends and current regulations
• Desire to learn and grow, willingness to take on a broad set of assignments
• Proactive in nature, intellectually curious and extremely detail-oriented with a commitment to working within a team and broader global strategy group
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Superior Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required