Analyst _ Funds Selection

• Company

  Paragon Executive

• Location

  Ireland-Dublin

• Remuneration

  Excellent and Benefits

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  28-Oct-2013

• eFC Ref no

  1199716

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Our Client, a Global Asset Manager, is seeking to hire a high profile Investment Analyst Team Leader to supervise their elite team of investment analysts. The team primarily focuses on the structure and monitoring of a UCITS fund of funds umbrella

Role: The investment analyst will supervise a small team of analysts primarily focused on the structure and monitoring of a UCITS fund of funds umbrella. Research will be primarily equity focused encompassing the major developed and emerging markets. The work environment is dynamic and would afford a person with experience in a similar role in asset management the ability to expand upon their knowledge of the investment industry.
Duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

• Reviewing and monitoring of UCITS Funds of Funds encompassing equity and fixed income asset classes.
• Performing quantitative and qualitative analyses of current model portfolios and target fund investments to assess their overall suitability with target performance standards and regulatory guidelines.
• Assessing peer group opportunity sets for potential investment candidates and submit model portfolio proposals to the Investment Committee.
• Performing investment due diligence for the Investment Committee as part of ad hoc and ongoing projects.  
• Ad hoc projects as required

The Ideal Candidate will have;

• An analytical background with a 3 level qualification at Master’s level in a finance or business discipline and, or be studying for the CFA qualification.
• At least five years’ work experience, preferably in financial services.
• Some knowledge and experience of the Funds Selection is essential.
• Numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail as a pre-requisite as is the ability to work to deadlines in a team based environment.
• Strong analytical and communication skills (both oral & written).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required, as is knowledge of Bloomberg.
• A good knowledge of the mutual funds investment market and a broad understanding of long only investment principles.                                  

Remuneration:  Remuneration package will be competitive and based on successful candidates overall abilities and experience.
For a Private and Confidential conversation and to obtain a full job spec - please contact Colin McGhee at Paragon Executive.
01-8746770
cmcghee@paragonexecutive.com
www.paragonexecutive.com

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