Job Title:	Investment Analyst
Reference:	EB-412440
Salary:	Between £25,000 - £50,000 – dependant on experience
Location(s):	Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Isle of Man, Lancashire, Merseyside, Manchester
Industry(s):	Risk
Advertiser:	PSD Group PLC
Employment Type:	Permanent
Posted:	19-05-2009

Description:

To provide detailed analysis on investment strategies and asset selection making recommendations to fund managers. The role involves dealing with analysts, managers and investment strategists across a wide range of asset classes.

Key Responsibilities:

To provide quantitative analysis of potential asset performance taking into consideration risk characteristics. To provide qualitative analysis of potential asset performance and investment potential across the range of asset classes. To give opinion on the outlook for asset classes and strategies. To provide input on portfolio construction to establish diversification across assets classes. To provide input into the selection of effective implementation techniques for asset allocation strategies. To liaise with counterparts in the business to communicate views.

Candidate Requirements:

Graduate level of education or relevant industry experience. Significant experience of asset classes in a professional capacity. Knowledge of the regulatory framework within which investment management operates. Has detailed knowledge of how the financial markets operate, covering all asset classes both traditional and new e.g fixed interest, equities etc. Strong numerical skills. Strong communications and influencing skills.