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Manager Research Analyst - Equities

Employer
SEI Investments (Europe) Ltd.
Location
London, United Kingdom
Salary
Competitive + bonus + benefits
Closing date
Aug 19, 2019

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Job Function
Other
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
What you'll do:
  • You will contribute to / lead the manager research process for existing managers as well as potential candidates
  • You'll conduct in-depth due diligence through a combination of qualitative and quantitative analysis to assess manager skill. Due diligence will include data analysis, manager conference calls and on-site visits, and preparation of written due diligence reports
  • Analyse manager portfolios to understand drivers of risk and return, alpha composition and the robustness of the strategy in various market environments. The analysis is focused on assessing a manager's competitive advantage versus its relevant peers
  • You'll be responsible for composing cogent, refutable investment theses for recommended managers, focused on investment edge
  • Retain accountability for recommended manager decisions
  • Manage ongoing relationships with existing investment managers

What you'll bring to the table:
  • Demonstrable experience conducting equity manager research and due diligence preferred but candidates with demonstrable equity-related research (buy or sell side) or equity portfolio management experience will also be considered
  • Strong working knowledge of investment strategies and capital markets
  • Solid capabilities in Excel and financial information systems (e.g. eVestment, Facstset, StyleResearch, Barra, Axioma)
  • A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent); progress toward a post-graduate education or professional accreditation (e.g. MS, MBA, CFA or equivalent) a strong plus
  • Experience in portfolio management or statistical modeling a plus
  • Strong quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills. Detail oriented and ability to synthesis data and make deductive decisions

Attributes we value:
  • This role carries a long-term responsibility to help further develop and implement a process driven culture in a constructive fashion. Delivering convictions with an open mind and the ability to work well in a team environment is essential
  • Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and presentation skills for internal/external audiences as well as strong listening and investigative skills
  • Robust organisational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Willingness to take initiative, exercise independent judgment and act decisively
  • Intellectually curious, creative and open-minded
  • Passion for investing

SEI is an equal opportunities employer and so much more...

After 50 years, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment management, investment processing and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our UK office is based between the City of London and the growing technology hub of Shoreditch. The open plan nature of our office space, flowing lines and numerous art installations are designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset and are (literally) invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits which include private medical care for you and your family, access to GPs online for appointments, enhanced family leave, volunteer days, access to thriving employee networks and not forgetting free fruit twice a week.

SEI Investments (Europe) Limited ('SIEL') is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 191713).

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