Junior Research Assistant
2 months ago
Established in 1991 the company now operates from 5 offices worldwide including London, Philadelphia and Singapore managing assets in excess of US$5.5bn for over 200, predominately US institutional investors.
We are looking to recruit a numerate, driven and inquisitive graduate to learn the investment management business from the bottom up and progress into a Research Analyst position over the course of 1-2 years via:- 3 X 4-month rotations through a number of closely related Investment Management (IM) departments.
- After 2 years should be in a position to focus / specialise in research and analysis of closed end funds (CEFs) and holding companies;
- Initial departments to cover include Information Services (Data Analyst); Portfolio Management Support / Trading; CEF/holding company Research;
- Initial focus will be on building knowledge around proprietary database systems and portfolio management support.
Information Services:
- Researching and collating data for CEFs for analysis and input into our proprietary database
- Updating records with respect to buybacks
- Updating NAV tracking models for all funds monitored and monitoring large changes in country and stock allocations
- Updating all static information held in the research database (portfolio manager information, frequency of NAV/number of shares issued/geographic data)
- Reviewing and checking the integrity of the data in the research database.
Portfolio Management Support:
- To assist in the efficient running of the IM team
- Production / distribution of IM reports used to complete investment process
- Assisting the fund managers in identifying potential trades on a daily basis
- Monitor Investment guidelines and ensure compliance with IMA's including the production of the Investment Limit report. Investigate and report on any discrepancies
- Responsible for inputting trades completed by London IM into Charles River and running the IM Cash Sheet
- Responsible for fair allocation across accounts and identifying discrepancies in asset allocation
- Responsible for electronic matching of trade confirmations
- Responsible for daily filing of IM reports and deal sheets
- Responsible for completion of ad-hoc projects assigned by the Firm's Fund Managers
CEF / Holding Company Research:
- Training to learn the basics of conducting research and providing investment recommendations for CEFs and holding companies
- Learn how to interpret analytical models of CEF and holding company balance sheets
- Identity and assist in the evaluation of new investment opportunities
- Build and maintain valuation models for holding companies
- Maintain and manage research diary for London traded / researched CEFs
- Monitoring and interpreting news flow on Holding Companies / Conglomerates and Informing IM of any significant changes/news on macro backdrop/companies
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Non-contributory pension scheme
- Permanent Health Insurance - BUPA
- 25 days holiday
- Financial and time assistance with CFA
- Season ticket loan
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