Investment Product Analyst RFP specialist - 12 month contract
Investment Product Analyst RFP specialist - 12 month contract
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Who were looking for
We are looking for an Investment Product Analyst to join the Emerging Market Product team based in London to support the teams Investment Directors as well as the wider Investment team. The role will be full time and based in London.
About Schroders
Were a global investment manager. We help institutions intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals fulfil their ambitions and prepare for the future.
We have around 6000 people on six continents. And weve been around for over 200 years but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesnt change is our commitment to helping our clients and society prosper.
The base
We moved into our new headquarters at London Wall Place in the City of London in 2018. Were close to our clients in the heart of the UKs financial centre while having everything in place to work flexibly.
The team
The product teams supporting the wider investment teams act as a conduit between investment and distribution functions with respect to promoting and managing the product range with the aim of maintaining high standards of investment performance and client servicing.
With more than 53 experienced members of staff located in London NY Sao Paulo Dubai and across Asia the Emerging Markets Equity Investment team manages in excess of $38.7 billion across 10 strategies for institutional and intermediary clients all over the world.
You would work as part of a team of 4 IPAs supporting the Emerging Markets Investment Directors (London & NY) and the wider EM Investment team.
What youll do
The role will involve acting as a link between the investment and distribution functions with respect to promoting and managing the EM investment desks products. The role involves assisting the investment directors in producing clientfacing materials and conducting product analysis to support the investment team and distribution teams in their communications with both existing and prospective clients.
You will have to be selfmotivated detail orientated and should have the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fastpaced environment.
Key tasks include but are not limited to:
Working closely with the Investment Directors and the Business Development teams to complete high quality client focused RFPs RFIs DDQs etc. including ESG questionnaires within the agreed deliverable timeframe. This also involves writing updating and maintaining product language and data in RFP & consultant databases
Ensuring core data in area(s) of expertise/responsibility is kept up to date and accurate in accordance with agreed processes and proactively updating systems internal sites and databases with product specific information
Production of accurate and effective written materials to be used in RFPs marketing material investment reports etc
Support business growth from prospective clients as well as continued servicing of existing clients by responding to product/portfolio related enquiries in a prompt and helpful manner
Assistance with preparation of client reporting marketing material as required by liaising with Investment Directors Investment team and other internal teams etc
Involvement with strategic projects and initiatives (ESG new product launch etc.
The knowledge experience and qualifications you need
Previous experience and a strong interest in financial markets and the asset management industry
Excellent written communication skills and strong quantitative skills
Ability to synthesise information creating economies of scales across products where appropriate
Good IT skills essential proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Excel & Powerpoint)
The knowledge experience and qualifications that will help
Minimum of degree level qualification
IMC/CFA (or equivalent) desirable but not require
Previous RFP experiences desirable
Familiarity with Qvidian Aladdin FactSet Refinitiv/Eikon Tableau and Morningstar/eVestment would be useful
What youll be like
Highly organised with the ability to manage tight deadlines in multiple priority environments
Creative thinker and writer able to articulate portfolio strategy in engaging commentary
Thorough accurate and excellent attention to detail
You will be keen to work as part of a team as well as be able to work on your own initiative with limited direction
We recognise potential whoever you are
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here regardless of your age disability gender identity religious beliefs sexual orientation socioeconomic background or any other protected characteristic.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
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