Description:
Our client is a global investor who invest into multiple asset classes. They are building up their portfolio construction team and are looking to hire a Dynamic Asset Allocation professional with 8-10 years, ideally gained in a pension fund type environment and with quantitative ability. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who are interested in working for an active investor to help them build up the DAA function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and Implement Dynamic Asset Allocation Strategies.
- Work as part of a team to design, implement, and optimize a systematic dynamic asset allocation framework and strategies based on changing market conditions, economic trends, and risk profiles.
- Investment Research: Stay informed of the latest financial research, innovations, and strategies in the dynamic asset allocation space.
- Work closely with internal teams with Investment Strategy Department, including the Economic and Macro Strategy and Investment Risk.
- Works independently on optimising research and forecasting methods, tools and processes, and monitors effectiveness after implementation.
Key Requirements:
- 8-10 years of experience in developing dynamic asset allocation strategies to manage total portfolio risk, preferably from institutional investors such as pension funds or endowments.
- Master’s degree in economics, Finance or related field.
- Strong quantitative analysis, systematic strategy modelling and programming skills
- Proficiency with financial models, econometric tools, and macroeconomic databases
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences.