Global Head of Research

Were recruiting for a Global Head of Research to lead an integrated Credit and Equity Research platform overseeing a globally distributed team of analysts across London Chicago Singapore and Hong Kong. You will be responsible for driving the intellectual rigor strategic direction and collaborative culture of the research function and its interaction with portfolio managers across public and private markets while delivering the necessary output to other internal stakeholders.

You will be leading the Global Sector Research Model integrating macro and micro insights and embedding financially material sustainability factors. Driving the adoption of technology AI and advanced analytics to modernise and scale the research process. Playing a central role in Monthly Strategy Meetings shaping differentiated investment insights. Guiding the ongoing evolution of the global research platformincluding the integration of privateasset research to ensure it aligns with client needs strategic priorities and a fully multiasset future.

What youll be doing: 

• Leading and developing a globally distributed team of credit equity and realasset analysts fostering collaboration and consistent standards across regions
• Leading the modernisation of the research process by embedding advanced technology and AI to enhance efficiency scalability idea generation and enable analysts to focus on the highvalue drivers of performance
• Setting and maintaining clear research priorities ensuring highquality actionable insight across asset classes
• Owning and evolving the Global Sector Model aligning macro and micro views and embedding financially material sustainability themes
• Driving and integrating research outputs into investment decisionmaking delivering highconviction recommendations and supporting new initiatives
• Ensuring and enforcing consistent application of sector frameworks with clear accountability across teams
• Shaping and contributing to Monthly Strategy Meetings with rigorous macromicro synthesis and thought leadership
• Guiding and developing the future global research platform including integration of privateasset research and alignment with strategic priorities

Qualifications :

Who were looking for:

• Significant investment experience ideally with prior buy or sellside analytical responsibility
• Proven ability to lead the integration of advanced technology and AI across the research process to enhance scalability efficiency screening monitoring and idea generation
• Skilled in influencing senior stakeholders and building trusted internal and external relationships
• Experienced in leading global teams navigating matrix structures and driving delivery across multidisciplinary groups
• Deep understanding of business models market dynamics products distribution operations and compliance
• Strong technical expertise in financial modelling accounting and sector/industry analysis
• Proven capability in commercial due diligence assessing market demand competitive position and revenue drivers
• Highly numerate and analytical able to interpret trends assess risks and develop actionable strategic insights
• Commercial deliveryfocused leader with strong communication skills and the ability to articulate and implement a global research model

Whatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

The opportunity to participate in our annual performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
Generous pension contribution                                                                                                                                     A company car allowance
Life assurance 
Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only) 
At least 30 days holiday plus public holidays. Theres also the option to buy and sell holiday 
Competitive family leave 
Participate in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only) 
There are the many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online 
In 2023 some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart 

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Additional Information :

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time