Portfolio Adviser (Madrid)
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2 days ago
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Job Summary
About Us
Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
About the Role
The Role
Portfolio Advisors play a critical role in the delivery of investment content to our Financial Intermediary clients in particular Financial Advisors and Private Bankers. Recognising the limited availability of Portfolio Managers Portfolio Advisors are responsible for effectively representing both Wellington Management as an organisation and select investment strategies in a knowledgeable succinct and client-friendly manner. The successful candidate will need to have broad investment knowledge and be capable of bringing the breadth of Wellingtons investment expertise and views to doing so he/she will contribute significantly to our asset raising and business retention capabilities in the Spanish retail market. Portfolio Advisors serve as Wellington Management funds experts and are responsible for the day-to-day management of distribution networks.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities will include:
Presenting on a broad array of investment topics including Equities Fixed Income and Multi addition the Portfolio Advisor will need to present credibly on broad macro-economic topics and thematic investment themes.
Drive flows into recommended strategies by being a key investment representative for a varied list of constituents at our clients in particular Financial Advisors and Private Bankers.
Working with distributors and clients in Spain on the messaging and positioning of Wellington managed investment strategies.
Working closely with Portfolio Management and Product Management teams across the firm (including in the US and Asia) to ensure an appropriate level of collaboration and coordination.
Proactively leading product roadshows for clients client-directed conferences and in-house training sessions and be the key contact for follow-ups or queries from the distribution network
Requirements
The successful candidate is likely to have a strong academic background an undergraduate degree is required. A post-graduate degree (e.g. MBA) or relevant professional qualification (e.g. CFA) would be viewed favorably. 10 years of relevant professional experience ideally gained in similar Portfolio Advisor/Product Specialist/Retail Sales roles at other Buy side organisations and/or within a Private Bank/Distributor. Experience of working with Financial Intermediary clients (knowledge of local distributors) is strongly preferred. Experience representing investment strategies across multiple asset classes would be highly advantageous as would European language skills (fluency in Spainish and English is required). In addition a high degree of competence will need to be demonstrated in the following areas:
Interpersonal/Communication Skills:
Be able to establish effective trust-based relationships with distributors and clients.
Be able to establish effective working relationships internally ensuring all interested parties are appropriately informed of and involved in client-related matters.
Have a team-orientation and a willingness to pitch in when necessary.
Be able to work effectively under pressure and to tight timeframes.
Have excellent presentation skills and gravitas.
Act as a thought partner to distributors and clients and be able to guide them through Wellingtons product offerings.
Investment Knowledge:
Demonstrate a high level of knowledge of capital market theory and practice and the ability to learn about individual investment products (investment philosophy investment process strategy characteristics).
Be able to represent the investment views of the firm in both informal and formal settings and stand in for Portfolio Managers and other members of the investment process as necessary.
Demonstrate the ability to anticipate client needs issues and concerns on investment topics.
Teamwork and activity levels:
Be able to engage with internal stakeholders appropriately.
Take direction as appropriate regarding the prioritisation of investment strategies and the support required.
Flexibility and willingness to travel.
Display high activity levels with distributors and clients.
Play a key role in product development discussions.
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications Thats ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill workplace experiences and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression religion creed national origin age ancestry disability (physical or mental) medical condition citizenship marital status pregnancy veteran or military status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability or are assisting a candidate with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs please email us at .
We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our support of this commitment our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.
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About Company
If Napoleon had met this Wellington, Waterloo would have taken on a whole new meaning: sound asset management. Wellington Management oversees investments for more than 2,000 institutional clients in some 50 countries. It has approximately $620 billion of assets under management. Clien ... View more
