18 August 2008

Investment Consultant

Superb Opportunity for an experienced Consultant to join the Investment Department of this expanding Pension Consultancy.

Candidates should have the ability to undertake the following:

Technical skills: - Running and interpreting asset liability models (?ALM?), identifying suitable investment strategies based on ALM output, identifying suitable investment structures to implement strategies, taking into account individual client's circumstances and preferences; conducting investment manager research and formulating views on investment managers' capabilities; conducting investment manager selection exercises, leading clients to reach decisions on managers; assessing investment management agreements and negotiating terms with investment management providers; agreeing the basis of and overseeing transfers of assets between investment managers; maintaining up-to-date knowledge of market practice and legislation; undertaking performance and risk assessment of portfolios; and resenting the different investment requirements of defined benefit and defined contribution schemes, including AVCs, and suitable investment options.

You should be able to delegate tasks effectively and juggle variable, sometimes high, workloads; build relations with clients and ensure client needs are identified and met, driving the partner where appropriate; communicate clearly; share ideas and present persuasive arguments; work to agreed deadlines, giving regular unsolicited progress reports; demonstrate commercial awareness; work within a team environment; and participate positively in team discussions.

You should be qualified or making good progress towards FIA, FFA or CFA; have previous experience within a UK pension fund investment consultancy; alternatively, background in pensions consultancy, with some direct experience in investment advisory role.


Salary: £50000 - £65000 per annum + benefits
Contact Name: Paul Abbott
Phone: 02086610735