Associate - Investment Fund Analyst

Job Description

The Associate Investment Fund Analyst will be required to update/produce sales materials such as standard product presentations in order to enable our distribution teams to provide their clients and prospects with an informed view of the investment process behind each fund, along with explanations of current fund performance and positioning. It will also be the responsibility of the individual to provide a quick and relevant response to client queries on funds using existing material or information sourced from elsewhere in the company. This role is for supporting the Investment Specialists/ Investment Directing team for Solutions Multi Asset. Key responsibilities will include: Produce market reviews and investment outlook pieces Ability to think from a customer viewpoint and deliver timely, accurate and insightful communication on Fidelity funds. This will require a detailed knowledge of each manager s investment process, recent performance and portfolio positioning Write monthly, quarterly and annual client reports, as well as statutory annual and semi-annual reports, tailoring the output to each specific template Present data in understandable format for sales teams Ensure all standard product content for Fidelity products is produced on time and to the appropriate quality standards Address ad hoc data related queries on funds Accurate collation and generation of presentations using a variety of media Develop an understanding of the sales process Support in automation of information provided to customer services teams About you Masters Degree - economics/business/finance CFA qualification would be advantageous 2+ years relevant experience in security analysis/investment/research related role Good knowledge of the equity markets and key macroeconomic indicators Good writing skills with attention to detail Competent at analysing fund-related data Familiarity with databases like DataStream and Bloomberg required Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and VBA Strong communicator and an ability to communicate with all levels of the organisation including stakeholders in global locations Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities Self motivated and resilient Strong team player Excellent problem-solving skills and an inclination for going beyond immediate deliverables and understanding the business environment in order to effect improvements Proactive approach and a can-do attitude