Senior Manager Research Analyst

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in London is seeking a manager research analyst to join their multi-manager investment team. This role focuses on conducting investment due diligence on existing and new managers, especially in alternative and fixed income strategies. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in manager research and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years relevant experience within manager research at an investment consultancy, asset manager or wealth manager.
• Existing knowledge of fixed income and hedge fund managers.
• Able to present written and verbal information in a clear and concise manner.

Responsibilities

• Produce ongoing investment due diligence on existing manager and conduct detailed research on additional or replacement strategies.
• Lead analyst for a number of investments.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings with fund managers.

Skills

Investment due diligence

Analytical presentation

Research

Communication with fund managers

Education

CFA qualification or equivalent

Tools

Lipper

Morningstar

Style Analytics

Job description

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A leading asset manager is looking to hire a manager research analyst to join to the multi-manager investment team. This role will be involved in conducting appropriate ongoing investment due diligence on existing and potential new managers. The successful candidate will initially focus on alternatives and fixed income strategies.

Key responsibilities:

• Produce ongoing investment due diligence on existing manager and conduct detailed research on additional or replacement strategies
• Lead analyst for a number of investments
• Conduct face-to-face meetings with fund managers
• Participate in investment meetings, updating the team on any developments in the funds under your coverage and make recommendations for suitability of managers to be included in the investment strategies

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years relevant experience within manager research either at an investment consultancy, asset manager or wealth manager
• Existing knowledge of fixed income and hedge fund managers
• Able to present written and verbal information in a clear and concise manner
• Experience using analytical tools such as Lipper, Morningstar, Style Analytics
• CFA qualification or equivalent would be desirable

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.