The Headhunter

Senior Fund Analyst - based Zurich

Our client, a leading global provider of investment research, is building their fund research business in Europe.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about investing and helping individuals and their advisers make better investment decisions. Our client expects analysts to develop clear opinions on funds based on research that goes beyond mere performance and risk evaluation.  To research funds thoroughly, our client's analysts interview portfolio managers, undertake quantitative analyses using databases and monitor regulatory and media information. Analysts build expertise on specific fund houses, the fund industry and various economic sectors. The Senior Fund Analyst will be expected to write investment opinions, help shape methodologies, conduct research studies, make media appearances and represent our client at speaking engagements.

Excellent written and oral communication skills are necessary for this role. Fund Manager interviews are undertaken in Swiss German so, fluency in this language is essential. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of fund analysis or related experience in the Swiss market. Quantitative skills and additional professional certifications such as the CFA designation are a plus.

For more information, please contact Aine Hall.

Director of Content - Data Solutions - Global Remit, based London

Our client is a young, privately owned and rapidly growing firm that specialises in the delivery of opaque datasets in the wholsesale financial community. These datasets are embedded into risk and performance products and are used extensively by sell-side and buy-side firms.

We seek a Director of Content to define content strategy, production, quality and support. This is an opportunity to lead and build a team with a global remit. You will be a strong leader with excellent communication skills.

For a confidential discussion about this role, contact Aine Hall.

Business Leader - Investor Relations - based London

Our client is a US business that sells data, research, software and advisory tools to the global investment community.

We seek a business leader to run a profitable Investor Relations business. You will have full P&L responsibility for the business and, as business leader, you will drive sales, formulate product strategy and drive the continued growth of this rapidly growing business line.

You will have a strong understanding of what drives profitability. You'll also have strong product strategy skills, sales management (particularly taking products to new territories) and marketing expertise. You will have a working knowledge of investment analysis and experience of the Investor Relations marketplace. 

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Aine Hall.

New Business Sales - Back Office Solutions - based London

Our client provides trade matching, trade reporting and market data services to the wholesale financial markets. They already have established client relationships with the major investment banks in Europe.

We seek a new business sales executive to expand our client's customer base by hunting for new clients across a client base of mid-tier and small-tier firms as well as hedge funds. This is a role that will suit individuals who enjoy new business and who know they can pass a client over to an account management team after the initial sale.

You will have a demonstrable new business track record in this sector as well as a credible network of contacts.

For more information call Aine Hall on +44 (0)20 7392 2644.

Major Account Manager - Sell-Side - based London

Our client is a global corporation with offices in every major financial centre.

We seek a Sales Executive with experience of selling solutions to large investment banks, based in London. You will have very good business contacts in this sector and you will have a strong track record of building revenues in large financial institutions. You will enjoy up-selling into an existing client base.

For more information, contact Aine Hall on +44 (0)20 7392 2644.

Data Manager - Financial Services - London

Our client is a privately owned business and has experienced significant growth in the past 2 years.

We seek a Content Manager to manage a small team. You will oversee all the processes and techniques once banking/partner data is received into the organisation. You will also implement methodologies to clean and distribute the data to product teams. Our client is looking for innovation and strong project management skills.

For more information, please contact Aine Hall on +44(0) 20 7392 2644.

New Business Sales - Financial Research - New York

This is an opportunity to join a small but high growth company as it builds its presence in North America. The company has seen sales increase by more than 100% in the past year and is currently generating revenues of USD 30m worldwide.  The company markets online financial research which measures performance in key areas of portfolio management activity.

Headquartered in Europe they have established a sales office in New York and are looking for someone to lead and build a sales operation servicing the North America region. We seek a driven, highly focused senior sales professional who has an excellent record of success in sales to the buy side.

Remuneration is negotiable and will include stock options.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Paul Chambers on +44 (0)20 7392 2644.

Product Manager - Risk - based London, global remit

Our client is a global player in the securities lending space.

We seek a global Product Manager to drive forward revenues within their Risk business division. You will develop new risk-related products within the securities lending arena. You will have a good understanding of credit risk models, particularly the application of VAR models in the context of Basel II. You will also have a strong understanding of the current regulatory environment.

You will have direct experience of building products in the credit markets and you will be used to creating strong client realtionships with clients, Sales, Support and Marketing.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Aine Hall on +44 (0) 20 7392 2644.

Global Partner Manager - Risk Solutions - London

Our client, a privately owned firm in the risk solutions space, seeks a global Partner Manager to manage relationships with their partners. These partners include data, research and technology firms as well as industry bodies. The role is based in London and there will be global travel.

This role will suit candidates who have strong client relationship skills within the wholesale financial markets. You will also be keen to learn about risk. In your current or previous roles you will have strong experience of client training/product implementation/client support where you have worked towards signing contractual user agreements with investment banks or investment managers. You will have excellent networking skills.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please call Aine Hall on +44 (0)20 7392 2644.

New Business Sales EMEA - Risk Solutions - based London

Our client, a privately backed firm, develops innovative risk analysis, portfolio re-balancing and performance attribution systems. They have offices in the US, Asia and Europe

We seek a Sales Executive who has had past verifiable success in selling risk solutions in Europe. You will have strong market knowledge including quantitative investment theory, and a good contact base amongst buy-side firms. You will be expected to work with existing clients and network within these firms to increase revenues. You will also prospect for new business.

This is an opportunity to have equity participation in a business that has ambitious plans for growth in Europe. Languages will be advantageous but are not mandatory.

Please contact Aine Hall on +44 (0)20 7392 2644 for a confidential discussion about this role.