Investment Analyst - London, United Kingdom - Randstad

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    Job Description

    Job title: Client Portfolio Analyst

    Location: Moorgate, London

    Pay rate: Circa £55,000 per annum

    The Client

    My clients' purpose is to provide independent advice to clients on all aspects of personal financial planning and investment management and they now have a vacancy for a Client Portfolio Analyst to join their Investment team. The role will provide the opportunity to learn about a broad range of asset classes, markets, investment funds and individual securities

    and to contribute to the company's strong investment offering and comprehensive client reporting.

    Role Responsibilities

    • Build knowledge of investment markets and contribute to the development of investment strategy.
    • Contribute material for client and Investment Committee reports.
    • Produce reports and analysis on investments held by clients and prospective clients.
    • Liaise with client teams in the production of performance reports and investment rationales.
    • Attend events to build relations with fund managers and acquire knowledge of a range of funds.
    • Research opportunities within fund sectors.
    • Undertake administrative tasks such as liaising with platform providers regarding fund availability and maintaining a central repository of key fund documents for model funds.
    • Working in the Investment Client Services stream of the Investment Team and reporting to the Investment Director.

    Required skills & experience

    • Be highly numerate and proficient in Excel
    • Demonstrate a strong academic background
    • Communicate clearly and concisely, and enjoy writing
    • Have an interest in investments, economics and business
    • Have a strong attention to detail
    • Professional experience within investment markets

    The successful candidate would be expected to study for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification.