Manager - Research
- Recruiter
- JN Fund Managers Ltd
- Location
- Kingston (JM)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 12 Apr 2019
- Closes
- 12 Apr 2019
- Ref
- 101078
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Manager
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY JN Fund Managers Limited (JNFM) is a Primary Dealer and Licensed Securities Dealer offering a wide range of financial options tailored to suit both corporate and individual investors. JN Fund Managers is a member company of The Jamaica National Group Limited, a dynamic group of companies offering financial and other services in Jamaica and internationally. We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of Manager: Research . The incumbent will be responsible for efforts in positioning the company in the marketplace as a highly competitive investment manager in order to strengthen client relationships and support asset growth and retention. The incumbent's investment expertise will be demonstrated through comprehensive research, diverse investment capabilities and leadership delivered through traditional and new media channels to clients and prospects. JOB CATEGORY: MANAGERIAL KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide research and advice to generate investment returns that exceed stated benchmarks and the returns of competitor funds and portfolios Support the team of financial advisors in providing advice to institutional and other clients Generate recommendations on the implications for the various portfolios on the currect and projected local and international macro-economic environment Meet institutional client demands for meetings, seminars and presentations to audiences on a variety of topics Lead Research Team and drive research process, incorporating advanced-level expertise to conduct proprietary research and analyses, and design effective analytic approaches to pertinent client/consultant issues Develop and oversee the development of timely thought leadership pieces to be broadly distributed across local, regional and global markets (social media, Bloomberg TV, CNBC, print, et) Act as authority on macro themes, market economic and market conditions, and provide quarterly and ad hoc economic updates for use in internal and client discussions Aid portfolio managers with crafting investment strategies to guide the management of retail and institutional client portfolios, pension funds, JN Mutual Funds and proprietary portfolios Work with teams regarding market trends and product development and produce positioning pieces for Asset Management, Wealth Management, Pension and Investment Banking products Establish a list of approved securities/investments and manage the origination and maintenance of up to date research for internal and client usage REQUIREMENTS Certified Finanical Anaylst (CFA) accredition desired; Or MA/MS/MBA and/or requisite-level aptitude 3 or more years relevant experience and/or requisite-level aptitude Extensive knowledge base derived from relevant training and/or work experience, plus knowledge of asset management and pension business Ability to utilise internal and external data sources in specialty areas, conduct rigorous analysis, draw conclusions Ability to make use professional research methods and conclusions in specialty areas Must be able to travel as required PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Strong client relationship skills Flexible team player Highly self-motivated/driven individual with the desire to build and grow a business. Sense of ownership and accountability is essential. Interested applicants are being invited to forward an updated résumé and cover letter as one document Subject Line: " Manager - Research" Cover letter and resume to be titled : FirstName_LastName_Manager Research Internal Reference Form to be title : FirstName_LastName_Manager Research Attn: HR Business Partner Group Human Resource Development 15 Braemar Avenue, Kingston 10, Jamaica W.I. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: APRIL 26, 2019 We thank all candidates for responding, however, only those short-listed will be contacted.
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