Senior Investment Strategy Analyst

Mason Blake; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A large UK pension fund is seeking an experienced candidate to join their Investment Strategy team. This role involves building key models for portfolio construction and conducting strategic research on asset classes. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in investment model building, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in programming, particularly Python. This is a great opportunity for individuals working towards a CFA qualification.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience building investment models.
• Good understanding of quantitative methods and portfolio construction theory.
• Analytical skills and detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct impactful research on strategic aspects of asset classes.
• Lead projects on client portfolio construction including ESG factors.
• Support deliverables of research analytics and team agenda.

Skills

Investment model building

Quantitative analysis

Analytical skills

Programming in Python

Effective communication

Education

Working towards CFA qualification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at a large UK pension fund to join the Investment Strategy team. The successful candidate will play an integral role in building and maintaining key models used for portfolio construction, asset class and macro research.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct impactful research on strategic and cyclical aspects of asset classes and asset allocation
2. Lead research projects on client portfolio construction framework including the integration of ESG factors
3. Support with the delivery of research analytics and develop a strong understanding of the team's research agenda
4. Develop and maintain key research models used within the Investment Strategy team
5. Undertake portfolio construction analysis and support asset model parametrisation process
6. Maintain and improve research data and processes used within the team
7. Deliver and present research findings and investment implications to the wider Investment team

Qualifications

1. 5-8 years\' relevant experience building investment models
2. Good understanding of quantitative methods and portfolio construction theory
3. Analytical skills, a quantitative orientation, and a detail-oriented mindset
4. Proficient programming skills, particularly in Python, would be beneficial
5. Working towards CFA qualification
6. Proactive and purpose-driven
7. Ability to communicate effectively in both written papers and presentations