Senior Research Analyst – Minneapolis, MN
Our client is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to be based in Minneapolis, MN.
This is a new position that will help support the company’s investment products and new product development. This is a very senior role and the title will likely change to reflect that.
About the Company:
Our client is an established firm that has been in business for over 30 years. They are well known in the institutional investment management marketplace. By partnering with our client, institutional clients can expect to increase portfolio performance and enhance risk management capabilities.
The Role:
The Senior Research Analyst is responsible for leading all analysis and quantitative modeling to support the company’s investment products and new product development.
The senior research analyst will be mapping out how research should be done. This person will help develop a more organized process to take advantage of the investment professionals already on staff.
The research they do should be that of “practical” research that the client can actually use in day to day business activities, rather than research that is more “theory”. That being said, the research conducted will be closer to academic level research.
They will perform modeling and back testing.
What we are looking for:
Master’s degree (will not turn away any Ph.D.’s) in Finance, Economics, Statistics or Math.
Plus 7+ years of work experience in the Investment industry
Strong knowledge in:
· statistics, portfolio theory, investment and finance
· quantitative modeling and portfolio construction
· statistical tools that allow for quantitative modeling and analysis
Attributes:
· Ability to work with the CIO + PM’s to generate research and develop investment thesis and strategies
· Ability to multi task
· Strong communication skills, both written (research, white papers, etc.) and verbal
Why should you be interested?
This company is growing and has an excellent management team in place. This opportunity will be very visible; you will be part of a great team. You will be challenged, you will learn and grow. The company has very little turnover with its employees. They are very competitive with compensation packages.
For more information call or email Scott Hedberg at 612.928.5721 or scott@hedbergsearch.com
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Senior Macroeconomist
Our client is a well establish investment manager focusing in the global markets.
They are currently seeking a Senior Macroeconomist in their Philadelphia, PA office.
This role is a senior level role; you will be part of a great management team and your research will be a critical factor in the investment teams overall strategy. You will make a difference.
THE COMPANY:
· Buy side investment manager
· Primary focus on global markets
· 100% institutional business, corporate pension + profit sharing, foundation+ endowments, unions, corporations, etc…
· Offices in Philadelphia(area), London, Singapore and Dubai
· Culture- very flat, trading environment
· The firm is conservative in their investment approach
THE ROLE:
· Asset allocation and global economic research
· Forecasting and analysis of global macroeconomics topics
· Country analyst with a primary focus on emerging and frontier markets
· Work closely with the investment management team and senior management on overall investment strategy
· Writing and editing monthly and quarterly reports
· Client presentations
· CFA Preferred and Minimal travel
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
· Market savvy individual; someone who understands risk and who is motivated by making money
· 10+ years of relevant experience with global economic analysis preferably in investment management or investment banking
· Excellent writing, presentation and interpersonal skills
WHY SHOULD YOU BE INTERESTED?
· The opportunity to work with an experienced investment team and senior management team
· Your work will matter and you will be rewarded for your success
· Excellent corporate culture
· You will be challenged, you will learn, you will grow
· You will build your own team and be excited to go to work everyday
· Excellent benefit package, employee stock ownership, competitive salary and performance salary reviews and bonuses
For more information contact Scott Hedberg at 612.928.5721 or email at scott@hedbergsearch.com
INTERNAL SALES MANAGER
Our client is a well-established firm in growth mode. They are currently seeking an Internal Sales Manager in their Boca Raton, Florida office. This is a great opportunity to join a company that is a leading underwriter and wholesale distributor of fixed income securities and structured notes through a network of over 700 broker dealers and banks.
About the Company:
· For over 10 years, our client has offered the investment community custom tools and resources for diversifying portfolios
· They are a well-known name in the institutional fixed income side of the business and are currently building out the retail distribution channel
The Role:
· Build the internal sales desk to help support the external wholesalers in the field
· Cover multiple products, (structured investments, UIT’s, annuities + others) across all channels (banks, wirehouse, regionals and independents) and drive sales
· Deliver exceptional client service, and develop a team approach in conjunction with individual plans for each region
What we are looking for:
· 4+ years of successful internal / external or sales management wholesaling experience
· Excellent understanding of the workings of a successful internal sales desk
· Excellent relationship management and business development skills with a complete mastery of the sales process
· The ability to work independently but still be part of a strategic team
· Series 7 & 63
· This person could currently be an Internal Sales Manager, an internal wholesaler whose next step would be a sales manager or an external wholesaler with a solid understanding of how the internal desk functions with a desire to get off the road
· CFA Preferred
Why should you be interested?
· Excellent opportunity with a well-capitalized growing company with great leaders
· You will build your own sales team
· Your compensation will be on par with the external wholesalers
· Ability to work with 3+ different product lines and multiple channels
· Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, along with a generous incentive program that includes a 401K plan
· Generous PTO package and Expense Account
· Very competitive Base Salary + Commissions
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please contact:
Scott Hedberg at 612.928.5721 or scott@hedbergsearch.com