Employment type: Full-time, permanentExperience: 2 - 5 years in asset managementLocation: Central LondonClosing date for applications: 20th March 2025About Global XGlobal X ETFs was founded in 2008. For more than 15 years, our mission has been empowering investors with unexplored and intelligent solutions. Our product lineup features more than 100 ETFs spanning disruptive technology, equity income, commodities, hard-to-access emerging markets, and more. Or simply put, we strive to offer investors something beyond ordinary. Global X is a member of Mirae Asset Global Investments, a Seoul-based global enterprise which offers asset management expertise worldwide. Explore our ETFs, research and insights, and more at globalxetfs.eu.The role:Global X ETFs Europe, a London-based Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) issuer, seeks a highly motivated Investment Strategist to join its Investment Strategy team. Working closely with both the firm's investment strategists and other stakeholders, the Investment Strategist will have broad exposure to the firm's ETFs, focusing firstly mainly on commodities ETFs, including silver, copper, uranium, and other commodity-related markets, and potentially on some of the thematic and income ETFs and markets. This position is expected to be an impactful contributor to the Investment Strategy team and the firm's broader distribution efforts, including developing, maintaining, and promoting client-facing research content, conducting in-depth research projects, and communicating insights with clients, prospects, and media.Primary Responsibilities:Create and maintain differentiated and engaging content offerings for our library of insights in a variety of mediums, including written text, data visualisation, presentation slides, videos, and moreMonitor, analyse, and synthesize recent news, financial and academic research, and economic dataDevelop a deep understanding of and an ability to explain in educational content the ETF structure, mechanics, liquidity, and the broader competitive landscapeAssist investors with how to use various assets both tactically and strategically in a diversified portfolioCollaborate with the Product team to review the exposure, index methodologies and competitive positioning of our ETFs, as well as identify and help develop potential new product opportunitiesConduct regular and ad-hoc research for internal and external stakeholders on various topics relevant to our ETFs and/or the ETF industryRespond to client questions about ETF methodology, performance attribution, fundamentals, and macro-driversCommunicate the firm's value proposition, details of the firm's products and services, and market insights to financial services professionals and investors with varying levels of investing acumen and subject matter expertise via conference calls, webinars, in-person meetings, presentations to large groups, and moreExemplify Global X's culture of problem-solving, creative thinking, collaboration, and integrityRequired Skills and Experience:2-5 years of experience working in asset management (research, portfolio management, or sales-related functions), sell-side research, sales and trading, investment banking, venture capital, or management consultingCommodities experience preferred but not mandatoryAdvanced communication skills, including demonstrated abilities in business writing, data analysis and visualisation, and verbal presentationsDirect experience in financial markets through a trading, research, or sales capacityAdept at synthesizing and concisely communicating nuanced topics to senior leadership, investment professionals, and investors across all levels of investing/conceptual acumenStrong project management and organisational skills, balancing multiple projects in a dynamic environment while maintaining personal initiativeAttention to detailMotivated self-starter and consummate teammateIntermediate to advanced skills in the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Desire to expand the knowledge base and technical abilitiesExperience with specialised financial software (Bloomberg, Morningstar etc.), including Excel APIsOur OfferingGlobal X offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Global X is a fast-paced environment geared towards performance and attractive career opportunities, with an open corporate culture that values and rewards the contributions of every individual. In addition, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and competitive benefits package. Our commitment is to make any reasonable accommodation for you in the recruitment process to give you the best opportunity to perform to your optimum in the application and interview process.
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Investment Strategist