Lead Researcher, Multi Asset

<p> Enter Job title or skill to search relevant jobs </p><p> Enter your city or zip to show jobs in your location </p><p><b>About Us</b><br><br><b>Wellington Management</b> offerscomprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly allsegments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions,tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutionalclients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body ofproprietary research and a collaborative culture that encouragesindependent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, webelieve our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that alignsour perspectives with those of our clients.<br><br>About theRole<br><br>THE POSITION<br><br>Wellingtons InvestmentStrategy & Solutions Group collaborates closely with clients to helpsolve their investment challenges. This ranges from sharing ourresearch on portfolio construction, markets and manager selection, todrawing on the full breadth of the firms capabilities to create andmanage investment solutions tailored to each clients specific goals.A critical component of that research is asset allocation research,which informs how we position portfolios across various asset classes.This research spans systematic and fundamental, short-term andlong-term, broad-based and client-specific. Given the critical natureof this research, we are seeking a Lead Researcher in Asset Allocationto help support this effort. The successful individual will need to beable to facilitate a team based process that drives asset allocationpositions in our portfolios. This will involve undertaking researchacross multiple disciplines and asset classes to fit into a multiasset framework. This individual will also need to ensure thatresearch is both robust and pragmatic, translating into investableviews and insights for use in client portfolios. The role will bebased in either Boston or London.<br><br>We run both Strategic(Solution Design and Client Advisory) and Tactical (Active AssetAllocation and Active Risk Control) research agendas across ourMulti-Asset Platform (MAP). The expectation is that the focus for thisindividual will be primarily on the tactical research, though abroader skill set would be an advantage. Importantly, the focus willbe on applied research in order to drive positions in clientportfolios. All processes are hybrid in nature, meaning positionsreflect a blend of quantitative and fundamental research. Thisnecessitates a senior researcher who ideally has experience with bothresearch disciplines, and with combining the two. Given the relativeexperience and depth of our research team, strength in fundamentalmulti asset research is marginally more important.<br><br>RESPONSIBILITIES<br><br>* Facilitating a team-based processthat drives the asset allocation positions in our portfolios;<br>Helping to generate asset class views through quantitative andfundamental research, in partnership with the Head of Research and theteam, drawing upon both systematic and fundamental inputs;<br>Providing input into the research agenda for the team, balancing adesire to continuously raise the level of foundational assetallocation research with the ability to apply this research for thebenefit of the firms clients;<br>* Forming a close partnershipwith our portfolio management team, our Head of active assetallocation research, other researchers and team members;<br>Maintaining a connection to client trends and challenges, so that theresearch agenda encapsulates the questions of the future.<br><br>QUALIFICATIONS<br><br>The successful candidate is likely tohave:<br><br> A strong academic background, ideally including apost graduate degree or relevant professional qualification,( e.g.CFA);<br>* A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience ininvestment research, strategy, economics, capital markets or anotherrelated field. Portfolio management experience would be helpful;<br>* Demonstrable experience in generating deep, differentiatedresearch insights that impact client portfolios. This requiresexcellent domain knowledge across multiple asset classes, globalmarkets and economies, and their drivers. Equity market expertise ispreferred;<br>* Curiosity and enthusiasm for markets and investing;<br>* Strong analytical skills - excellent data collection andanalysis skills;<br>* Coding proficiency (python) or a desire toquickly gain coding skills;<br>* Self-sufficiency in deliveringrelevant market based asset allocation research;<br>* A provenability to deliver and execute research processes to a high standard,within deadlines, and in coordination with others;<br>* Experiencein systematic, fundamental, or hybrid approaches to market research;<br>* A collaborative mindset, and the ability to partner withcolleagues across the team and the firm globally;<br>* Strongwritten and verbal communication skills, with the ability tocommunicate deep research findings effectively to internalstakeholders (e.g. PMs, researchers, and other investors).<br><br>Please note that we are only able to respond to successfulapplicants.<br><br>Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications?Thats ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, weencourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background.We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforceand considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill,workplace experiences, and backgrounds.<br><br>As an equalopportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualifiedapplicants will receive equal consideration for employment withoutregard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry,disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship,marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, geneticinformation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law .If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidatewith a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one ofour jobs, please email us at .<br><br>At WellingtonManagement, our approach to compensation is designed to help usattract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry.We striveto pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles.Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of totalcompensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variablecompensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this positionis:<br>USD 100,000 - 225,000<br>This range takes into accountthe wide range of factors that are considered when making compensationdecisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills andexperience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate,and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will beshared with candidates during the recruitment process.<br><br>Base salary is only one component of Wellingtons total compensationapproach. Other rewa </p>

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