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Head of Data Services - based London - Reference Data

Our client is a global firm with wholesale and retail financial products. We are working with their data business division which has a suite of reference data products used by buy-side and sell-side firms.

We seek a Head of Data Services to oversee several data departments including procurement, automation, analysis and production services.

You will have an in depth knowledge of exchange data, excellent negotiation skills as well as management experience.

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

Trade Support Executives - London - Equity

Our client is in the equity electronic trading arena with a global trading platform.

We seek 2 executives for their trade support and market surveillance business division.

You will liaise between the business and our client's equity trading platform. You'll interact with the middle office at their client sites (investment banks). The team handles client calls and trading questions. Additionally you will monitor daily trading activity and identify any areas of risk and/or market abuse. This will mean dealing with Compliance for investigation into market abuse issues etc., and performing the crucial role of market surveillance. You'll also manage feedback to clients for post-trade related activity including daily trade allocation processes.

This will suit someone with experience  of trade support in an investment bank's middle office. Equally it could suit someone employed by an equities electronic trading platform in a similar role.

Call Aine Hall on +44 (0)20 7392 2644 for a confidential discussion.

Senior Sales Executive – Equities – Electronic Brokerage – London

We represent a well-known electronic brokerage which is aggressively building a global equities trading business. The company has achieved significant trading volumes in the US and is committed to building a global brand.

We seek a Senior Sales Executive to join the London based team. Candidates should have a sound record of success in selling within the European equity markets and will be comfortable with transactional technology. 

Remuneration is negotiable and will be linked to performance.

Please contact Paul Chambers on +44(0)20 7392 2644 for an initial discussion.

Head of Alternative Investments - London or New York

This is an opportunity to play an executive role with a world renowned provider of solutions and services within the global investment community. The company has enjoyed sustained growth over the past decade and has ambitious plans for new product initiatives.

As a member of the company’s senior product team you will have “end to end” responsibility for building  products across alternative investments (real estate, commodities, private equity, hedge fund, private banking). You will set strategy to bring new products to the market and grow revenues.

We seek candidates with at least 10 years experience in the international financial services sector. Ideally you will have previous experience of building and leading a product development function across alternative investments. You will possess first class analytical, communication and management skills.

Please contact Paul Chambers for an initial discussion +44 (0) 207 392 2644.

Product Manager - Equity Indices - International Focus, London based

Our client is a global indices provider with ambitious long-term growth plans.

We seek a Product Manager to build and develop equity index products. This is a pro-active role and there is extensive interaction with customers (investment managers/Committee practitioners) and internal stakeholders (marketing, sales, service and quant. teams). The role requires entrepreneurial flair (you will be targeted to increase profits), excellent networking skills as well as strong attention to detail.

You will develop and implement a commercial strategy for equity indices products. The product development cycle includes research, feasibility analysis, product testing, pricing, roadmaps, documentation, marketing collateral and product launch.

To be successful in this role you will have worked with equity indices, either for an index provider or a financial services firm where you have developed benchmarking products around indices.

Please call Aine Hall on +44 (0)20 7392 2644 for a confidential discussion.

Senior Fund Analyst - London

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 analysis 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. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of fund analysis or related experience in the UK market. Quantitative skills and additional professional certifications such as the CFA designation are a plus.

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

Sales - Risk Solutions - based London

Our US client is building its London sales operation. They sell complex products which allow their clients to analyse the risk in their portfolios.

We seek a sales executive with experience of new business sales in the risk solutions space. You will be managing sales cycles from 1 month to a year. Your first year target will be £1m.

You will have a strong sales track record. You will be a self-starter who understands buy-side risk solutions. You will have a credible network of contacts.

This role offers a competitive salary as well as equity participation.

Keywords: portfolio attribution, portfolio optimisation, portfolio rebalancing, asset allocation, risk modelling, risk monitoring, sales, business development.

Please contact Aine Hall on +44 (0)20 7392 2644 for more information.

Head of Product Management - Reference Data - London

Our client is a global business with well-known retail and wholesale financial products. We are working with their reference data business division.

We seek a Head of Product Management. This is a wide-ranging role, managing this global financial data vendor’s UK & Irish product offering. The products range from reference data and corporate actions feeds, intra-day pricing services through to real-time pricing and news feeds as well as display products across vendor terminals.

You will manage a team of product specialists and product developers. The team is responsible for a number of key internal tools and systems including the pre-processing of certain incoming data feeds. You will also provide second level support ongoing clients, dealing with queries that the helpdesk or account manager is unable to resolve. The group works closely in pre-sales with clients to build customised solutions to match client requirements (from initial discussions with clients to final design).

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

Client Specialist - Equity Research - Buy-Side Client Base - based London

Our client is a rapidly expanding firm with a product portfolio across equity research.

We seek an Equity Research Product Specialist to work with clients in a pre-sales and post-sales capacity, with the aim of growing our client's European revenues. You will work with Portfolio Managers and talk credibly about their investment strategies and investment techniques. You will then recommend customised or bespoke products that suit their business work flows.

You will have a very good knowledge of equity markets which will have been gained as an equity analyst or as a Support Consultant for a quantitative research product. You will have very good client facing skills. Ideally you will have theoretical (CFA, MSc Finance) knowledge as well as practical market knowledge gained working in the equity sector.

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

Hedge Fund Sales - Fund Administration - London

We represent a fast growing provider of hedge fund administration services. The company has substantial financial backing and has a mandate to build a global business which sets a new standard within the hedge fund community.

We seek a “hands on” sales leader who will play a key role in building the European business. Based in London your initial focus will be revenue generation through your own sales activity and all candidates should have a good network of hedge fund contacts. The company has aggressive growth targets and it is expected that over the next 3-5 years you will build a substantial team.

Remuneration is competitive and is geared towards success. There is the potential for significant gain through equity participation.

For an initial discussion please contact Paul Chambers on +44 (0)20 7392 2644.