Head of Investment Strategy

The role:

·       Lead a high performing team of investment strategists to ensure a rigorous and disciplined investment process

·       Develop the house view on the global economy and markets

·       Be a key member of the investment committee

·       Create tactical investment recommendations for discretionary portfolios

·       Provide regular client and internal updates and insights on the global economy and markets

·       Proactively promote the firms investment presence by presenting at conferences and publishing across a range of media

·       Work with client-facing teams to support existing clients and attract new clients

The requirements:

·        CFA qualification desirable

·       Degree or Masters level in Economics, Finance or relevant subject

·       10 years of experience in a buyside strategy or portfolio manager role

·       Excellent knowledge of macro-economics, as well as equity and fixed income markets

·       Strong quantitative skills to enhance our macro and market models

·       Ability to construct and present well considered views on the likely evolution of economic and market cycles and how different assets are expected to perform

·       A passion for investing with insight and conviction to pursue superior investment outcomes

·       Practical experience of tactical and strategic asset allocation in a multi-asset framework

·       Impeccable communication and presentation skills with an ability to influence and to enhance confidence in the investment function

·       Track record of writing highest quality investment research and commentary

·       Strong leadership and people management skills