Quantitative Index and ETF Strategist

We’re currently looking to hire a Quantitative Index and ETF Strategist to Join L&G Asset Management

The Quantitative Index and ETF Strategist will be responsible for the development of systematic rules-based equity and fixed income strategies underlying our pooled fund offering (including ETFs). The role is specifically designed to help support the growing business in developing new & innovative systematic investment strategies for our global client base

The role involves building equity screens using fundamental, and ESG and alternative data. The initial area of focus is portfolio construction using factor-based (smart beta) investing techniques and financial modelling. The role involves working collaboratively with various Investment teams and other stakeholders across the organization

The post holder will be an experienced and credible quantitative expert with a proven track record in managing the full lifecycle of a systematic investment strategy that covers idea origination, investment strategy design and underlying index development. You'll be assisting in the development in developing systematic rules-based equity and fixed income strategies

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and developing of investment strategies underlying our ETFs and other in-house solutions
• Being the point of contact for technical and specific client queries from client relationship managers, distribution and clients leveraging specialists in the team if required. Attend client meetings and pitches as required
• Creating standard presentations and RFP content to support client specific queries and lead non-standard presentation and RFP production for new custom indices
• Working with the Marketing team (in conjunction with the investment and distribution teams) to develop marketing materials for index funds and services
• Leading Quantitative and Qualitative research initiatives – leverage programming/database skills to investigate a diverse range of data sources. Be able to communicate complex analysis and sophisticated ideas to other team members
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the current investment market and economic issues from an index and benchmark perspective
• Assisting in carrying out competitor analysis of markets and product offerings
• Liaising with the fund management teams to support the launch of the investment strategies with methodology documentation and fund reviews