Asset Liability Management and Investment Strategy - Associate

Redington ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

Love being part of a team which makes a difference? Love the quantitative work you have been doing but looking for more opportunity to grow with some of the industrys best talent? Ready to help millions achieve a financially secure future? Many companies talk about the opportunities when working for them, few deliver on the idea. Youll work alongside a broad Investment consulting team (Advisory, Manager Research, etc), who want to share industry experience and knowledge. All of Redingtons investment advice is based on rigorous and best-in-class analysis, the bulk of which is delivered by ALM & Investment Strategy making that team the firms main delivery engine. As a member of the ALM team you will be responsible for; * Modelling asset classes such as equities, credit, bonds, derivatives, hedge funds and other alternatives using in-house tools, in conjunction with modelling pension funds contingent liabilities. * Designing and implementing capital market and LDI solutions to reduce risk or increase expected return. * Analysing the risks in pension funds. * Monitoring the markets and keeping abreast of key developments. * Liaising with investment consultants to understand the needs of the client and using Redingtons proprietary analytics, to deliver first class advice. * Acting as first port of call for the consulting lead to discuss project approach, plan project and opine on fees. * Formulating ongoing investment strategy recommendations (consistent with CIO views, investment principles, client preferences, manager views) for changes in objectives/circumstances/markets. Requirements YOU ARE LIKELY TO BE * A CFA Charterholder or FIA/AIA, or working towards these qualifications * 3-6 years into your career * Highly interested in financial markets * Well versed in modelling asset classes or pension fund contingent liabilities * Analytical and not afraid to challenge preconceived ideas * A stickler for detail * Happy when delivering; either in a team or independently YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE * Some VBA knowledge * An understanding of wider business impact to your work and how it contributes to client success Benefits Early finish on Fridays A day off for your birthday Private medical 25 days holiday 7% Employer contribution to Pension with 2% matching option to your pension or an ISA Social Events Free tea, coffee, fruit and cereal Time off over Christmas without using annual leave Gym subsidy Training and continuous development