Senior Investment Strategy Analyst

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK pension fund in London is seeking a candidate for the Investment Strategy team to conduct research and build investment models. The role requires 5-8 years of experience in portfolio construction and strong analytical skills, including proficiency in Python. The ideal candidate will contribute to research projects, deliver findings, and communicate effectively within the team.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' relevant experience building investment models.
• Good understanding of quantitative methods and portfolio construction theory.
• Proficient programming skills, particularly in Python.

Responsibilities

• Conduct impactful research on asset classes and allocation.
• Lead projects on client portfolio construction framework.
• Develop and maintain research models for the Investment Strategy team.

Skills

Research on asset classes

Portfolio construction analysis

Quantitative methods

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Working towards CFA qualification

Tools

Python

Job description

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.

The key 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

The successful candidate will have:

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

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