Investment Research and Strategy - Vice President

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description:

We have an excellent opportunity for an Investment Research and Strategy professional to join a global asset management firm in London on an initial 12-month day rate contract.

The successful candidate will be responsible for pulling together internal and external perspectives across private markets with the aim of creating and curating thoughtful content that can be delivered across the organisation and to clients. There will also be scope for the individual to shape the strategy for the team.

Skills/Experience:

• Experience in asset management or financial services.
• Knowledge of Financial Markets with ability to discuss macroeconomic trends at a high level.
• Private markets experience beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability - able to grasp concepts quickly, analyse relevant information.
• A high-energy, self-motivated individual who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment as part of a lean team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Naturally curious and comfortable challenging the status quo.
• Effective teammate, comfortable working across multiple functions, geographies and partners.
• Eagerness to learn and understand all aspects of the business as well as setting and delivering on strategic and tactical objectives.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to efficiently multi-task.

Core Responsibilities:

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research into investment and market trends across private markets (private equity, real estate, private credit, infrastructure).
• The individual needs to enjoy building relationships with peers, internal investors and data providers, analysing data and contributing to building a narrative.
• Partner with data providers on generating data driven insights around the private markets performance and the investment opportunity set.
• Update regular marketing materials (e.g. Investment Research Client Narrative) and chart pack of private markets slides.
• Support the team by developing talking points and custom materials for external engagements (client meetings, webcasts, conferences), and roadshows globally.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis on topical events with the aim of producing a summary of impact and perspectives (e.g. 2023 regional banking volatility).
• Coordinate and support internal investment forums and meetings.