Investment Research Director

12 hours ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Arbuthnot Latham Full time
Job Title: Investment Research Director

We are seeking an experienced Investment Research Director to join our team at Arbuthnot Latham.

Estimated Salary: £80,000 - £110,000 per annum.

About the Role

The Investment Research Director is responsible for leading the ongoing development of investment research processes and methodologies. This involves recommending enhancements if required, acting as the lead for investment research across the business, and supporting the Investment Committee in achieving competitive performance of our discretionary portfolios over the long-term.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct detailed qualitative and quantitative assessments of funds under consideration (ETFs, long only funds, and alternative) to assist the investment committee in selecting the appropriate fund.
  • Develop structured investment research processes that align with the wider investment philosophy at Arbuthnot.
  • Maintain, enhance, and develop ALIM's investment screens with a focus on wider market and macro variables that drive fund performance.
  • Organise and manage each investment research POD's workflow, collaborating closely with the Asset Pods to ensure ongoing investment monitoring, conducting regular interviews with fund managers, and driving investment research projects to timely completion.
  • Closely collaborate with the investment research team to ensure wider macro-economic and market insights are incorporated into investment selection monitoring and assessment.
  • Originate investment ideas through the investment research process to propose to the Investment Committee.
  • Complete internal investment due diligence questionnaires and oversee funds to confirm their continued inclusion in portfolios.
  • Ensure adherence to due diligence standards and regulatory requirements for all invested funds, maintaining up-to-date MI documentation for the Investment Committee and compliance review.
  • Attend IC meetings up to the Tactical Asset Allocation Level to act as the informational conduit to the Investment Committee for investment selection considerations.
  • Participate in ad hoc projects as determined by the Head of Research.
  • Interact with key stakeholders on the investment committee and make recommendations based on your research.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A bachelor's degree with progress towards or achievement of finance-related professional qualification such as CAIA or CFA.
  • Demonstrable experience in investment research covering equity, fixed income, or alternative funds.
  • Quantitative mindset – comfortable running investment screens and quantitative analysis on existing/potential investments.
  • Qualitative investment research – strong experience in qualitative assessment of active fund managers.
  • Organisation - able to organise and drive investment project work.
  • Analytical - ability to identify the drivers of investment performance and manager alpha.
  • Self-starter – willing to take initiative on tasks, analysis, and lead projects.

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