Investment Strategist - Omnis Investments | London, UK | Hybrid

The Openwork Partnership; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in London is seeking an Investment Strategist for its Omnis Investment Strategy team. This hybrid role requires significant expertise in macroeconomic factors and asset allocation, emphasizing both team collaboration and strategic innovation to enhance investment performance. With competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, it's an ideal opportunity for a skilled professional to thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Critical illness cover

Death in service benefit - 4x salary

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits including private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in macro-driven investment strategy, especially equities.
• Experience in discretionary portfolio management.
• Strong understanding of macroeconomic variables and market metrics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize the Omnis tactical asset allocation process.
• Analyze and manage risks in asset allocation.
• Contribute to asset allocation views and execute trades.

Skills

Macroeconomic research

Investment strategy

Tactical asset allocation

Team collaboration

Risk management

Education

CFA Charter

Job description

Investment Strategist - Omnis Investments

The Openwork Partnership, London, United Kingdom

This is a hybrid role, based in our London office, with the requirement to be in the office at least 2 days a week.

As the Investment Strategist, you will work alongside the Investment Strategy team to contribute to Omnis' investment strategy, including macroeconomic research, investment strategy, and tactical asset allocation.

You will be responsible for researching and developing key areas of asset allocation in collaboration with the Chief Investment Strategist and contributing to Omnis' tactical asset allocation process.

Proactive contributions to the wider Investment Team are expected.

Benefits:

• Salary – up to £75,000
• Pension scheme - contribute up to 5% of your salary, matched by Openwork with an additional 5%
• Critical illness cover
• Death in service - 4x salary
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 10 additional days
• Flexible benefits including private medical and dental insurance

Your responsibilities:

• Maintain and organize the Omnis tactical asset allocation process daily
• Analyze, oversee, and manage risks in asset allocation, providing investment recommendations
• Contribute to asset allocation views
• Calculate and execute trades
• Develop the tactical asset allocation process further
• Formulate Omnis' tactical asset allocation and portfolio views
• Enhance the skills and knowledge base of the Investment Team
• Communicate Omnis' investment strategy effectively to stakeholders
• Review external Investment Managers’ performance and strategies
• Understand and apply FCA’s Conduct Risk and Consumer Duty regulations

Qualifications and Skills:

• Extensive experience in macro-driven investment strategy across asset classes, especially equities
• Experience using funds to implement TAA views
• Team-based environment experience in strategy formulation
• Possession of CFA Charter (preferred)
• Strong understanding of macroeconomic variables and market metrics
• Knowledge of portfolio construction and risk management
• Experience with discretionary portfolio management and platform implementation

Why Join Us?

We are a dynamic, fast-growing company committed to investing in our colleagues' development. Recognized as one of the Best 100 Large Companies to Work For in 2022, we value individuality and inclusivity, fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We support work-life balance and respect diversity, believing that your unique background and perspectives make a difference.

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