Investment Specialist - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

At M&G our purpose is
to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly.

As a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clientsand identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities.
To help us achieve our vision we're looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliverresults and keep it simple.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The Role:

As a key function within M&G Fixed Income, the Investment Specialists team is responsible for the origination, articulation and ownership of investment messages.

They are expected to be credible representatives of the investment team for client facing purposes,providing commercial scalability to the business.

They also act as the primary interface between the investment teams and the broader business, protecting FMs from non-investment pressures in order for them to focus on delivering investment performance.

Key Responsibilities for this role:

Act as the investment specialist for the M&G EMD strategies with institutional and intermediary/wholesale clients helping drive scalable AUM and revenue growth
Work closely with Fund Managers to understand the full range of EMD strategies ensuring they are represented commercially and accurately in client communications
Be the technical expert and represent the EMD range in client interactions including meetings, conferences and roadshows.
Own the full range of marketing collateral to ensure client messages are impactful and relevant across different segments of our client base
Produce topical thought pieces on specific market and product trends.
Build strong relationships with Distribution teams and acting as the primary contact for training and client requirements relating to the investment proposition.
Collaborate other investment directors and fund managers to share market information and investment debate.
Develop and foster a network of successful working relationships across internal stakeholders, including Product Development, Performance & Risk Teams, Press, Marketing and Sustainable & Stewardship teams.
To work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance controls you are responsible for to support improvement of the overall control environment, customers outcomes and a reduction in M&G's operational risk.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Advanced degree in finance or economics and/or CFA a plus
At least 10 years professional experience within asset management, with direct experience in EM
A dynamic person with strong interpersonal skills: ability to establish credibility and build good relationships with fund managers and the distribution channels
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable with public speaking
Ability to explain investment ideas, macroeconomic views and portfolio positioning based on nature of client and size of audience
Solid analytical and statistical skills, strong attention to detail
Comfortable taking initiative and being resourceful/entrepreneurial
Very good organisational skills keen awareness of and ability to manage and meet different deadlines and changing priorities from different sources
A selfstarter and team player who can work under limited supervision.
PowerPoint, Excel and Word to an advanced proficiency. Experience using Power BI, Aladdin and/or Bloomberg desirable
European languages beneficial (French and/or German a plus)
Availability to travel

Key Work Level Accountabilities - Manager or Expert**:

For people managers, accountable for managing and motivating others to ensure quality of delivery to customers and stakeholders
Applies judgement to deliver outcomes, evaluating a range of potential solutions, considering the impact for customers, cost and risk
Manages conflicts that may impact delivery
Challenges upwards given knowledge of delivery and awareness of complex systems and the broader picture
Identifies and anticipates need for changes to continuously improve quality and efficiency of output
Manages resources and risks using expert judgment, knowhow and experience

Work Level:
Manager / Expert

Recruiter Name:
Suzie Threlfall

Closing Date: 23rd January 2023

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent.

Regardless of gender, ethnicity,age, sexual orientation, nationality or disability we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.