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Research Associate
The role of Research Associate involves selecting and monitoring fund managers, particularly for traditional investment products, as well as participating in portfolio construction discussions and preparing analyses and presentations. The ideal candidate should have experience in asset management and excellent communication skills.
Job description
The primary role involves responsibility for manager selection related to investment funds, though it may also include alternative investments. The incumbent is expected to participate in discussions regarding portfolio construction and to conduct daily monitoring and reporting for all relevant products. Investment expertise is applied to the manager selection process through a rigorous due diligence process.Tasks and responsibilities
- Primary focus on achieving due diligence objectives during the onboarding of investment funds
- Coverage of all regions and asset classes for traditional long-only investments
- Potential to expand coverage to alternative investments
- Contribution to the ongoing development of analytical and qualitative processes
- Maintaining a general understanding of markets, from both macroeconomic and microeconomic perspectives
- Preparation of materials for internal and commercial purposes, such as investment memos and analyses
- Presenting new ideas, investment opportunities, and exploring new prospects
- Oral and written presentations
- Building relationships with external partners and taking responsibility for these relationships
- Ongoing interactions to stay informed about the latest developments among managers and across the entire industry
- Collaboration with other business units, such as Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations, and Sales
- Responsibility is assumed by the individual as continuous and ongoing
- Representing the FOF team both internally and externally with a high degree of expertise and professionalism
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, or a quantitative field is preferred but not required
- 3–5 years of experience in asset management, funds of funds, or family offices
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly MS Excel
- Programming skills in SQL and Python are a plus
- Knowledge of statistical and factor analysis is a plus
- Knowledge of Morningstar is preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently, but also to collaborate as part of a team
- Fluent English; Portuguese and Spanish are a plus
- On-site presence required (no remote work)
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