FAM UK – Senior Multi Asset Portfolio Manager

Data: 20 dic 2023

Luogo: London, GB

Fideuram is among the key private banking players in Italy. Deeply rooted at local level, it ranks first among the financial advisory networks in Italy, fourth in terms of Private Banking and sixth among traditional banks. It is looking for qualified profiles who want to be involved in a stimulating and challenging career opportunities.

Fideuram Asset Management UK Limited was established in August 2021 as a subsidiary of Fideuram Asset Management Ireland dac, a UCITS management company established in 2001 and belonging to the Fideuram - Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking Division of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group. Fideuram Asset Management UK Limited is located in London and is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority to manage and advise on investments for its clients. It manages €5.5 billion and oversees an additional €14.5bn third-party managers.

Fideuram, FAMI and FAM UK belong to Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., the leading banking group in Italy, with over 3,300 branches and 13.6 million customers. It is one of the top banking groups in Europe, with a significant ESG commitment, a world-class position in Social Impact and strong focus on climate.

Scope and Purpose

Fideuram Asset Management UK Limited is now looking to recruit an enthusiastic Senior Multi Asset Portfolio Manager, focused on a range of multi asset funds. The successful candidate will work in coordination with the lead portfolio manager at the desk.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing strategy for multi-asset portfolios, grounded on a structured and robust investment process and with a focus on global equities
• Supporting the quality of the investment process under a solid analytical framework
• Engaging with internal capabilities and external counterparties towards the generation and definition of investment ideas and views for potential application to portfolios under responsibility
• Defining portfolio construction architecture in coherence with the corresponding funds' objectives, strategy, views and risk framework
• Day-to-day portfolio management, including in relation to overseeing daily cash flows, controlling portfolio exposures, adhering to risk limits, managing FX, derivatives and hedges
• Presenting before colleagues and formal committees, including in relation to strategy, performance and outlook
• Preparing regular reports and supporting sales groups and distribution networks as required
• Supporting the firm in communicating and promoting the investment view and portfolio positioning to clients, networks and sales groups. This is including via the provision of ad hoc commentaries and presentations, as well as by participating in conference calls and videoconferences
• Interacting and coordinating with other asset allocation investment hubs within the group
• Coordinating regularly with the Multi Manager team for third party fund selection

Experience Required

• 7-10 years of solid experience managing multi asset portfolios and/or global equities portfolios leaning on asset allocation across regions and sectors to perform
• Expertise in macroeconomic research with a focus on global equities
• Experience with designing and implementing hedging and overlay strategies through derivatives

Competencies, Qualifications, Skills Required

• Minimum undergraduate degree with strong academic record. Professional designations such as CFA, CAIA, or equivalent may be beneficial
• Competencies in asset allocation, strategy research and portfolio construction
• Exceptional understanding of markets and financial instruments as building blocks for investments solutions
• Knowledge in advanced risk management frameworks as applied to multi asset portfolios
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other MS Office suite-packages. Python programming knowledge and familiarity with the Aladdin system may be beneficial
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Fluent Italian may be beneficial
• Ability to cooperate with multi manager teams for third party fund selection

Other skills required:

• Ability to lead and work proactively in a co-operative environment
• Ability to deal positively with challenges and time pressures
• A genuine interest and curiosity to developing skills
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