POSITION DESCRIPTIONBANKING & FINANCE INDUSTRIES OCTOBER 2008
Position Title: Research Manager - Generalist
Position Code:951
Career Level:5

Responsible for
Planning and managing Research activities for a range of investment markets including equities and fixed interest.
 
Reports To
Head of Research.
 
Supervises
Research Analysts.
 
Main Activities
  • Advising fund managers on the most appropriate asset allocation based on quantitative analyses.
  • Managing investment Research strategies that facilitate strong investment performance.
  • Providing high level reports to Head of Research specific to the relevant markets.
  • Determining current and prospective value of investment portfolios.
  • Developing and continually improving advanced quantitative analysis techniques.
  • Applying expertise to risk management modelling and valuation practices.
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    Key Skills
  • Very strong numeric skills, often from an actuarial background.
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong mathematical and financial modelling skills.
  • Strong analytical, consulting and persuasion skills.
  • Good knowledge of funds management and investment markets.
  •  
    Internal Contacts
    Fund Managers, Economists.
     
    External Contacts
    Research Agencies.
     
    Typical Experience
    6 - 8 years of Research/Funds Management experience coupled with tertiary qualifications to post graduate level in Econometrics, Mathematics or Statistics.
     
     

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