As a portfolio manager in our London office the key job responsibility is to lead the research and implementation of our UK retirement solutions. Additionally, the successful candidate would be expected to be a key contributor to the oversight of our successful US and Japan retirement business.Our UK retirement solutions, which were launched over 15 years ago, have established themselves as market leaders both in terms of overall investment performance delivered but also in terms of innovation, leading the way in terms of:Member alignmentAsset allocation thinkingESG integrationPrivate market inclusionRetirement income provision; andReporting transparencyAs portfolio manager of these solutions, reporting to David Hutchins, the successful candidate will assume responsibility with the team for delivery of investment performance that meets or exceeds the expectations of invested clients. To this extent they will be responsible forAlignment of the objectives of the solutions with the needs of our clients, via the use and development of AB proprietary member and investment analysis toolsCompliance of the investment of the solutions with client and product guidelinesIntegrating performance enhancing research, either byCommissioning, leading and undertaking high quality research for inclusion within the solutions, whilst also ensuring that this research is made available for use elsewhere within the business; orWorking collaboratively across the business to integrate research undertaken elsewhere within AB into the solutionsOverseeing the efficient implementation of research into the solutions via the including mandating of appropriate underlying investment strategies that align with the research and ongoing manager selection and monitoring of the performance of those strategiesUndertaking innovative product development research for either new solutions or evolution of existing solutionsProviding and delivering key messaging to clients, internal and external, in terms of the solutions’ performance and researchAs a senior leader within the Multi-Asset business, you will:Ensure that ABs’ core values are promoted across the businessProvide commercial leadership in the development of new business opportunities/linesProduct innovationClient engagementMarketing inputBeing a recognizable face and industry expert for ABPeople leadershipRecruiting, developing and retaining talentDelivering a diverse, equitable and inclusive cultureBusiness and regulatory leadershipParticipating proactively in cross business initiativesDeveloping AB positioning for input into industry consultations relevant to the retirement solutions business lineJob QualificationsBachelor’s degree or higherRelevant professional qualification: CFA, Fellow Institute and Faculty of Actuaries etc.Around 10 years of experience in UK retirement markets, working directly with clients.Experience ofPrivate marketsESG integrationDC Retirement Investment Solution creationDC Market – both investment and broaderFundamental understanding of investment markets, with a strong knowledge of vehicles/instrumentsExperience of building investment solutions that combine capital markets outlooks with client understanding to produce multi-asset solutions that meet client needs.Proven analytical skills, with deep knowledge of statistics and experience of SQL, Matlab and/or Python preferredRelentless intellectual curiosity and a drive to excel at the highest levelExperienced in client communication, both verbal and writtenA consummate team player who seeks a highly rigorous and collegial environment for their career development London, UK
