The overall purpose of this position will be to provide implementation support for Russell's global multi-manager/asset/alternatives business, contributing to the overall strategy development and implementation for portfolios. The position will be a heavy consumer of financial technologies and offer the chance to collaborate closely with other teams across our global financial services business. Daily functions include, but are not limited to validating portfolio information, analysing portfolios in relation to market movements and product specifications, recommending and negotiating implementation options with portfolio managers and coordinating trade execution. In addition, the Implementation Portfolio Manager will initiate conversations with external investment managers to discuss, arrange and agree trading details. The Implementation Portfolio Manager will contribute to overall strategy development and implementation for portfolios to help generate superior investment performance in Russell Investments’ funds and separate accounts.
CFA or progress towards charter preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related technical field (or equivalent qualification / experience).
Relevant experience in the financial services, preferred trading and investment operation or equivalent.
Understanding of securities markets with background in Multi-Asset trading and Alternatives preferred.
Appreciation of equity, fixed income, and/or foreign exchange investment process.
Exposure to trading, operational and/or funds environment.
Understanding of custodian and investment accounting processes.
Actively works to enhance existing processes through research and systematisation of value-adding investment techniques.
Acts in alignment with a consistent, explainable investment philosophy for long term results.
Ability to use advanced quantitative techniques and technology to research and develop sources of return and models to drive investment strategies.
Ability to embed proprietary insights into front office investment systems, for the purpose of delivering stronger returns, greater efficiency and scale, and controlling risk.
Uses technology in combination with investment process to provide clear attribution analytics that supports client communication and internal metrics.
Self-starter who is able to prioritise workloads, operate under tight deadlines and able to maintain poise under pressure.
Knowledge of global financial markets, portfolio management techniques, and investments.
Knowledge of quantitative investment practices, including portfolio optimization, is a plus.
Able to utilise quantitative analysis to build conviction in investment insights and return sources, and to support robust portfolio management skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate and work with all manner of team members in a conscientious and inclusive way.
