Investment Strategy/Index Research Analyst

One of the most elite global Asset management firms is currently looking to add to their investment strategy team in London. This is a rare xcellent opportunity to join a highly successful group in a role in which you will be trained and encouraged to achieve. Our client is looking for somebody with advanced excel, Bloomberg, Reuters or DataStream experience and ideally experience of preparing research material.
The Research and Implementation Strategy team is the key provider for driving thought leadership and analysis on the global ETF industry. This is a junior level position however applicants must have previous experience working as a data analyst or within data management at a leading hedge fund or investment management firm as this role requires strong communication skills and the ability to seek out and collate regular industry and product specific data that can be used by internal sales force and external clients (as well as providing administrative support to the ETF Research and Implementation Strategy Team.)
You will be working within a strong investment strategy team, assisting the team in producing active investment strategies.
You responsibilities will include:-

• Maintaining databases with industry, index and ETF data
• Provide support to client requests for bespoke research on ETF market
• Work with Bloomberg to ensure accurate and complete data feeds into the database (via Bloomberg API links)
• Support team in providing insightful content for industry level conference presentations
• organization of internal training sessions or business trips

In order to apply for the position you must (please do not apply unless you have these skills):-

• Have excellent excel skills.
• Have the ability to seek out and collate regular industry and product specific data that can be used by the internal sales force and external clients.
• Have experience writing Macros and VLOOKUP in your current position.
• Be highly experienced in your use of market data vendors i.e. Bloomberg, Reuters, DataStream – Downloading data from IPA function
• Be comfortable working with large excel databases and cross referencing against other data sources

Those from a research or data management background looking to move into a more investment focussed role in a leading organisation are welcome to apply. Knowledge of and exposure to ETF/delta 1 industry in extremely advantageous. Proven experience in a Research Assistant or Data Analyst role on the sell or buy side that involved preparation of research material for internal and external use will also be extremely advantageous.
Interviews are taking place currently and a highly competitive package is on offer. Please apply directly to strategy@selbyjennings.com or visit our website at http://www.selbyjennings.com – All CV`s must be sent in word format.

Type: Full-time

Location: London

Category: Strategy Jobs

Apply Email: strategy@selbyjennings.com