Investment Strategies & Solutions Specialist

About the RoleThe Investment Strategies & Solutions Specialist Europe will represent Loomis Sayles overall and Loomis Sayles Fixed Income capabilities and selected equity strategies together with the Investment Strategies & Solutions Director Europe. The goal of this role is to expand the European client base for the investment teams in addition to servicing immediate needs of their European clients. This Investment Strategies & Solutions Specialist Europe will work closely with the Investment Directors of the Product Management the Loomis Sayles Fixed Income platform:The Loomis Sayles Fixed Income investment engines are known for a tested and proven alpha thesis that allow their institutional and wholesale client audience to invest across the Fixed Income spectrum. Loomis Sayles has the capacity to invest in the Global US or Euro investment universe (on a standalone basis or as part of multi sector fixed income strategies) or more specific sectors like mortgage and structured finance or emerging market debt. It is characterized by its fundamental bottom-up style whilst incorporating the latest innovations in data ResponsibilitiesThis individual will serve as an investment expert and key advocate for Loomis Sayles Fixed Income capabilities and selected Equity strategies with a primary focus on the European client and prospect baseMapping and building out the existing European client network for Loomis Sayles and Natixis Business Development Units (BDUs)Overseeing roadshows across Europe with Natixis BDUs to ensure they are well coordinated efficient and effective with appropriate pre-planning and follow-upEnhance Loomis Sayles relationship management and Natixis team effectiveness in presenting strategies by working with product marketing to provide education and supportServe as first point of contact for Natixis to qualify new business opportunities drive the sales process and help with ad hoc questions and analysis requests on investment strategiesDevelop in-depth knowledge of the teams investment strategies including alpha thesis investment philosophy and process and primary performance sources and peer group analysisDirectly present the Loomis Sayles Fixed Income platform and selected Equity strategies to prospects and clients in a credible knowledgeable and dynamic manner when appropriateServe as European market champion and generate investment content ideas for organizational efforts to create compelling and accurate messaging in marketing presentations collateral and client service materialWork with product marketing to develop and execute product positioning and business plans for the Loomis Sayles Fixed Income platform and selected Equity strategiesFeed new product development ideas driven by local market demand or custom solutions Represent the firm at industry conferences and speaking engagements where appropriateSupport with ideas to create whitepapers and other thought leadership when such tools are beneficialPartner with Investment Directors and RFP team to maintain standard RFP library of responses and write customized responses as requestedWork with technology and operations on implementation of tools which enhance efficiency in client and prospect managementCross-fertilize to share best practices across members of the product management team and drive collaboration with other functions at firm to improve product related processesQualifications & Education Requirements10 plus years of relevant experience in the investment management industryProven Sales & Relationship management experienceFixed income experienceCFA preferredFluent in English and either German/French/Spanish/ItalianExperience presenting to large sophisticated asset buyers and influencers such as corporate plans public plans family offices endowment/foundations and investment consultantsStrong verbal and written communication skills including ability to develop positioning points and influence decision-makersSelf-motivated individual with the desire to collaboratively build and sustain a book of business. Sense of ownership and accountability are essentialInterest and ability to develop a good knowledge of each teams investment strategies including alpha thesis investment philosophy and process and primary performance sources and peer group analysisStrong collaborative skills. Ability to work effectively among peers and across the organization with a high level of professionalism business acumen and sound judgmentHands on orientation. Willingness to perform detailed tasksStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing prioritiesInternational travel (focus on Europe) as necessary 20% - 40% of RequirementsThe position follows a hybrid schedule with two days work from home and three days work from Sayles is committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The salary range for this position isEuro. Your starting salary will be based on your experience skills qualifications and local benchmarking. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award which is based on individual and company addition to your compensation you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health well-being and financial security.