Senior Cross-Asset Strategist

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About the role
As senior cross-asset strategist at Hargreaves Lansdown (HL), you will provide thought leadership and expertise on the global macroeconomic and market environment, and design, discuss and implement tactical cross-asset allocation trades for the HL Multi-Manager funds.
In this brand-new role within HL Fund Management, you will have significant input into the tactical and strategic asset allocation process, with the autonomy and scope to apply your market knowledge and quantitative experience to formulate and define the team’s view and outlook on markets.
This is an exciting time to join our Fund Management business, with a large and growing range of multi-asset funds, and a unique opportunity to design the tactical asset allocation framework for the HL mixed assets funds. You will be working in close collaboration with our high performing Fund Management team and engaging with colleagues to achieve buy-in of your vision.
What you’ll be doing
Conducting macroeconomic and market research to identify the best investment opportunities across different asset classes and regions.
Developing and implementing cross-asset tactical allocation trades for the HL Multi-Manager funds, using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Monitoring and reviewing the performance and positioning of the cross-asset strategies and making adjustments as needed according to changing market conditions.
Communicating and presenting the cross-asset views and outlook to internal and external stakeholders, such as fund analysts, managers, clients, and media.
Collaborating with other fund analysts and managers to share insights and ideas, and to ensure the investment process is aligned and consistent across the HL Multi-Manager funds.
Staying updated on the latest developments and innovations in the fund management industry and following the best practices and standards for cross-asset allocation.
About you
To succeed as senior cross-asset strategist at HL, you will have:
significant experience in a similar role with experience in tactical asset allocation
excellent quantitative analysis knowledge
high level of computer literacy
Masters degree or equivalent with continued intellectual curiosity
Investment Management Certificate (or working towards it) CFA and/or CQF (desirable)
excellent knowledge of financial markets and analytical capacity to generate investment ideas
ability to work within a team and engage with colleagues, a wide range of stakeholders and senior leadership
ability to present persuasively to audiences and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and external stakeholders such as clients and the media
Interview process
The interview process will include a skills-based interview, followed by a final stage interview including a psychometric assessment, presentation, and behaviour-based questions.
Working schedule
This is a full time, permanent role covering 37.5 hours per week. Our office is based in Bristol, BS1 5HL – hybrid working is available, flexible and open for discussion.
Why us?
Here at HL, we’re the UK’s number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we’ve helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.
To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We’re steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.
What’s on offer?
Discretionary annual bonus* & annual pay review
25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure time
Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year at annual enrolment
Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
Enhanced parental leave
Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
Sharesave scheme – have a real stake in HL’s future
Income Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)
Private medical insurance*
Health care cash plans – including optical, dental, and out patientcare
and an Employee Assistance Programme
Gympass – gym memberships and wellbeing apps available
Variety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilities
An inhouse barista serving subsidised coffee and snacks
Join HL’s sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year)
LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers
* dependant on role level
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don’t tick every box. If you’re excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we’re looking for, please go ahead and apply. We’d love to hear from you!
Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.
This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis – please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information.
Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates. #HLILocation: Bristol