Portfolio Manager - Multi-Asset (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Our client, a highly successful and rapidly growing UK investment firm, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Portfolio Manager to join the Multi-Asset Investment team. This role will focus primarily on a flagship range of multi-asset portfolios, which have consistently delivered top-quartile performance.

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded investment team at a pivotal stage of its evolution, contributing directly to portfolio construction, active asset allocation, investment research and the development of innovative investment solutions.

This position allows for hybrid working and the successful role holder will be expected to spend 3 days in the office in Newcastle. Travel expenses are covered for this role.

Essential Skills/Experience:

A minimum of 5-7years' front-office investment experience involving active investment decision-making and risk-taking

Experience within a multi-asset investment environment, or asset-class-specific experience gained within an institutional investment framework, ideally you will have worked in a firm that has a multi-asset track record

Strong understanding of strategic and tactical asset allocation

Proven portfolio construction and risk management capabilities

Experience generating and implementing investment ideas

Strong macroeconomic, market and analytical research skills

Experience contributing to investment committees or formal governance structures

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A collaborative approach coupled with the confidence to challenge constructively

CFA Charterholder, CFA candidate or equivalent investment qualification would be advantageous

Core Responsibilities:

Conducting macroeconomic and cross-asset investment research

Contributing to the firm's investment house view and strategic thinking

Supporting and leading portfolio construction decisions across multi-asset mandates

Generating, analysing and implementing investment ideas

Monitoring and managing portfolio risk within established parameters

Contributing to investment committees and governance forums

Preparing investment recommendations supported by robust analysis

Communicating investment views and portfolio positioning to internal and external stakeholders

Working collaboratively with portfolio managers, analysts and senior investment leaders to drive investment outcomes and strategic initiatives

Benefits:

Competitive salary and performance-related bonus

Hybrid working model (3 days per week in the office)

Generous travel and expenses policy

Opportunity to work within a high-performing, collaborative investment team

Exposure to significant strategic projects

Strong culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement

Job reference: 16594

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