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Strategist

Employer
Schroders Investment Management
Location
New York, USA
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Aug 12, 2021

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Job Function
Accounting/Audit/Tax
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
Position Overview
Work closely with Schroders investment teams and Hartford Advisor Consultants (AC) and their internal advisor consultants (IAC) to position our investment strategies in a clear, compelling and convincing manner to a range of financial advisors. Excellent communication skills and expertise in our investment strategies as well as general capital markets insights are imperative as this position will have a high level of visibility, representing our investments and company to the financial advisor community in concert with Hartford Advisor Consultants. Direct sales to RIA's and Family Offices will also be part of the role. Individual should have proven results in sales within the intermediary channel and/or demonstrated success in a client portfolio manager role. Influences gross and net flows, strategic direction and develops tactical plans and completes complex assignments with substantial latitude for un-reviewed actions or decisions.
Responsibilities
  • Collaboration and partnership with Hartford Advisor Consultants to generate FA level sales in Hartford Schroders funds with a target of achieving meaningful gross and net flows.
  • Build compelling sales ideas to assist the Hartford Advisor Consultants in positioning our investment strategies.
  • Targeted selling of Schroder's Alternative products to RIA's and Family Offices
  • Continual interaction with Schroders investment teams to establish and maintain superior expertise across asset classes and ensure timely delivery of notable portfolio insights.
  • Develop a plan to maintain constant information flow to Hartford Advisor Consultants within region - ensure Hartford team is highly educated on all aspects of Schroders strategies.
  • Maintain expertise in capital markets to provide insight to Hartford Advisor Consultants while assisting in all aspects of the sales process.
  • Collaborate in developing sales and target marketing campaigns and materials that are aligned with Hartford's organizational vision and strategies for growth.
  • Ensure a properly maintained CRM.
  • Expertise in utilization of Morningstar and hypothetical portfolio allocation programs.
  • Help create new and update existing final presentations for Hartford.
  • Coaches and mentors as appropriate, identifies training needs and assists in development programs.
  • Prepare reports to ensure Schroders management teams are appropriately updated as to the success of partnership.
  • Excellence in public speaking is required.
  • Substantial travel, likely over 60% of the time.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelors' degree in Business, Finance/Economics, or math related field. Advanced degree or CFA preferred.
  • 7 or more years' experience in an investment environment, with emphasis on equity or fixed income products
  • Heavy (75-90%) travel requirements
  • Outstanding established writing and communication skills
  • Strong math and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong Excel spreadsheet experience and excellent knowledge of Word and PowerPoint
  • Must be very well organized and willing to learn
ADA
Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
EEO/Affirmative Action
Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, or protected veteran status.

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