Investment Research Strategist

Role and Profile: Investment Research Strategist

Job description:

- Conduct research on various asset classes to help the Asset Allocation team in developing insights and intuition about their behaviour.

- Quickly develop prototype asset class models across various scenarios to evaluate asset allocation implications and identify shortcomings in the forecasting system and recommend solutions.

- Be an instrumental part of the semi-annual update of client's capital market forecast and present updated forecasts to end users.

- Conduct in-depth research on companies, industries, and sectors to identify investment opportunities and risks.

- Prepare detailed reports outlining investment recommendations and strategies.

- Collaborate with portfolio managers to develop investment strategies and monitor portfolio performance.

- Monitor economic and market trends to inform investment decisions.

- Stay up-to-date with regulatory developments and compliance requirements.

- Proficient in financial analysis, valuation, and modeling using DCF and relative valuation techniques.

- Strong understanding of debt and credit research.

- Familiarity with yield management principles.

- Ability to work collaboratively with portfolio managers and other stakeholders.

- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

- Manage client relationships, providing investment advice and guidance on portfolio management.

- Conduct financial analysis, create reports, and presentations for clients.

- Develop and implement investment strategies tailored to individual client needs.

- Stay up-to-date with market trends and economic conditions to inform investment decisions.

- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of services.

- The Investment Analyst will be an integral part of the investment team, responsible for conducting detailed research and analysis of potential investment opportunities.

- This role requires a strong analytical mindset, financial acumen, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

- The successful candidate will support senior team members in making informed investment decisions and managing existing portfolio investments.

Role requirements:

- 5-17 years of professional experience working with complex financial models and communicating models to end users in a clear and understandable way.

- Masters / professional experience in quantitative finance / economics / investments.

- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex math concepts for non-technical audiences.