Junior Investment Analyst- Python

Overview

The company is an investment manager with a global footprint, managing several billion dollars in specialist assets.

The Role

The organisation is hiring a Portfolio Analyst to join its Portfolio Analytics team. The successful candidate will support the portfolio managers and gain broad exposure across the firm’s investment strategies.

Main Responsibilities

The role covers three core areas.

Portfolio Analytics: The analyst produces modelled portfolio projections to support planning, risk monitoring and positioning. They conduct custom portfolio design analyses, assess risk and concentration, evaluate relative value across strategies, and handle complex ad-hoc analytical requests to inform investment decisions.

Day-to-Day Portfolio Management, Operations and Communication: The analyst monitors and forecasts cash across portfolios, carries out internal risk monitoring and reporting, and supports business planning during key investment periods, coordinating with investment analysts and external partners. They prepare projection results for internal and client use, provide analytical support for client presentations, contribute to Requests for Proposals, and communicate analytics clearly to investors in writing and in meetings.

Projects and Development: The analyst helps develop and enhance portfolio management and analytical systems, and builds internal tools for cash forecasting, portfolio construction and trading support. They work closely with the software development team to build scalable systems and improve existing infrastructure.

Personal Attributes and Other Requirements

The ideal candidate has at least two years’ experience in investment management, actuarial work or capital markets. Candidates from other backgrounds will be considered if they demonstrate exceptional technical ability and strong analytical fundamentals. They hold a strong quantitative academic background, such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or Actuarial Science, and have demonstrated coding ability in Python, SQL, R or similar. They are strong in Excel, manage complex analytical projects independently, and coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders. They communicate excellently in English, explaining complex concepts clearly to non-specialists. Additional language skills are advantageous but not essential. They are a team player with an entrepreneurial attitude, comfortable with change and increasing responsibility, with strong attention to detail and the ability to synthesise complex information into clear documents. They have the right to work in the relevant jurisdiction.

What the Organisation Offers

The role offers exposure to a fast-growing segment of the asset management industry, an international, inclusive and dynamic work environment, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunities

The organisation champions equal opportunities, values the distinct contributions each individual offers, and aims to cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone can express themselves sincerely at work.

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