A rare opportunity to join an entrepreneurial firm at the early stages of development. We are looking for a self-starter with exceptionally strong analytical abilities who has the skills to cover a wide range of markets and issues quickly and to a high standard.

ETF Securities is looking for a senior analyst/investment strategist to join a small, highly motivated team to work closely with the head of research and the rest of the team to produce high quality, objective research covering a range of asset classes and markets to support our rapidly growing range of ETF products.

We are looking for a candidate with exceptionally strong analytical and writing abilities who has the flexibility, skills and motivation to cover a wide range of markets and issues quickly and to a high standard. Commodities experience would be a plus but is not necessary.

Key requirements are very strong statistical and quantitative skills including practical experience in portfolio optimization and back-testing, Monte Carlo simulation, VBA, and the ability to turn analytical work into written reports and presentations to tight deadline.

This is a rare opportunity to join an entrepreneurial firm at the early stages of development where equity participation is available to the right candidate. Assets have grown from under US$1 billion in June 2007 to over $5 billion at the time of writing and the company has won numerous awards for its innovative product platform. The company is continuing to experience exponential growth and as a result requires a Senior Analyst / Investment Strategist to produce insightful research across a range of asset classes and regions and to support current and future investment products.

ETF Securities Limited has a hard-working team culture which requires a high degree of commitment, passion, innovation, self-motivation and confidence.

Compensation: Highly competitive including employee share scheme

Responsibilities and job function
• Generating detailed research reports covering a wide range of asset classes and investment themes; trading ideas; and marketing documents for institutional clients
• Performing rigorous statistical analyses including multivariate regressions, portfolio optimisation, Monte Carlo simulation and index / asset class analysis
• Helping the head of research manage and develop the research team and product
• Developing white papers for institutional clients
• Developing and maintaining research tools, spreadsheets and chart books
• Marketing of research product and product range through investor conference calls and presentations, publication of articles for investment and trade journals
• Participating in product development and sales training

The Applicant – Qualifications and experience
• Masters or PhD degree in statistics, mathematics, business or economics with strong grades (minimum classification of 2.1 or equivalent) and ability to clearly and succinctly present sophisticated concepts to non-specialists.
• Completed or near completion of CFA or other professional qualification
• Minimum 3 years prior experience in a related field such as fund management, investment strategy, asset consultancy, multi-asset trading/investment environment or worked as part of an asset allocation team.
• Experience analysing or advising on multiple asset classes, sectors and/or geographies
• Previous experience writing investment reports and presenting results to clients
• Must demonstrate strong numerical, verbal and writing skills