Manager - Global Investment Research - London Stock Exchange Group

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial data provider in London is seeking a Manager for their Cross-Asset Research team. This role involves developing research reports and analyzing market data using advanced analytical tools. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, strong investment research experience, and proficiency in SQL and Python. This position offers a dynamic environment focused on sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field required.
• Proven experience in investment research is essential.
• Strong quantitative analysis skills with data tools is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop reports and research ideas.
• Analyze and visualize data for research.
• Contribute to equity markets research.

Skills

Investment research experience

Data analysis and visualization

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in economics, business, finance or investment management

Tools

SQL

Python

LSEG Workspace

Job description

Overview

Manager - Cross-Asset Research, Global Investment Research

This role sits within the Global Investment Research (GIR) team in FTSE Russell, the index business of LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group). GIR is the face of the FTSE Russell 'Research House' campaign and produces research and presentations to enhance our dialogue with asset managers, ETF and investment product launchers, asset owners and Wealth, and the broad investment ecosystem to help the organization lead with research content and increase our value proposition. The Global Investment Research (GIR) team is a client-facing global research group with team members in the Americas, EMEA and APAC, that publishes insights on current market dynamics across global regions and asset classes. Our analysis is based primarily on data from FTSE Russell indices, along with other LSEG data sets and some external data sources.

Role summary

The role will cover cross-asset and multi-asset research, by extensively using in-house index data and other analytics for drawing out and presenting the key findings through written research and verbal presentations. Production of research content (reports and papers) and presentations to internal partners and external clients.

Main responsibilities

• Facilitate developing new reports and research ideas, writing existing research report series and helping senior team members in writing their research reports
• Analyse and visualize data for use in research reports.
• Explore new datasets and analytics for the of market insight
• Contribute to thought-leading research through written analysis of various equity markets, other asset classes and cross-asset
• Work closely with internal partners and GIR Research leads
• Connect with clients where appropriate

Skills and Experience

• Master\'s degree in economics, business, finance or investment management. CFA would be a great plus.
• Proven experience in investment research in any sell-side, buy-side or investment research institution
• Background in data science/quantitative field, prior experience in quantitative finance, hands-on demonstrable knowledge of data tools including SQL and Python is a must
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of investment analytics, quantitative investment techniques and methodologies
• Experience working with index data and large financial datasets
• Experience with LSEG Workspace and similar data platforms
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear and concise technical writing
• Good presentation skills, and the ability to 'tell a story' by synthesizing complex ideas into easy to grasp insights
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong self-motivation needed to work efficiently in a global team

About LSEG and our values

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 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.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical needs.

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