Director of Investment Strategy

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Clayton, MO, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
The Role
Leads investment strategy, asset allocation, manager research, portfolio construction, and market communications. Advises executives, advisors, high-net-worth clients, and prospects on investment solutions while managing strategy analysts. Oversees educational content, model portfolios, workflow improvements, and investment platform scalability. Requires substantial investment industry expertise, quantitative analysis, portfolio risk assessment, and familiarity with wealth management and RIA environments.
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Job Summary

This role serves as a senior investment strategy leader who collaborates with executive leadership to execute strategic manager research initiatives while managing a team of strategy analysts and serving as the firm's primary communicator on public market investment strategy. The position combines thought leadership responsibilities with subject matter expertise, supporting Partner teams and clients with complex investment solutions while overseeing content production and educational materials. The role emphasizes cross-departmental collaboration and process innovation to enhance scalability, service excellence, and the overall client experience across Moneta's investment platform.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Partner-ledteams as an extension of their advisory group,deliveringinvestment analysis, solutions, reporting, consulting, andtimelyresources to support client service delivery.
  • Regularly represent the Moneta Investment team in client and prospect meetings, delivering commentary on economic conditions, market trends, investment managers, and Moneta's investment approach.
  • Support advisors and clients with sophisticated investment scenarios, providing personalized, tax-efficient portfolio construction and transition advice including asset allocation, tax minimization, andoptimalinvestment strategies.
  • Manage Moneta's asset allocation philosophy and process, including capital market assumptions, while contributing to the maintenance of model portfolios and preferred implementation recommendations.
  • Develop comprehensive understanding of recommended investment strategies and effectively communicate these approaches to Partner teams and end clients through various channels.
  • Consistently provide regular internal and external content to keep advisors and clients informed on market developments, investment topics, and educational materials.
  • Contribute to developing and enhancing Investment Department workflows to achieve greater scalability, meet evolving client demands, and improve product offerings to advisor teams.
  • Maintain awareness of industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes, assessing their impact on product offerings and the firm's ability to deliver personalized client solutions.
  • Partner with senior staff to implement best practices in analysis, processes, and technology while championing innovations that enhance service excellence and elevate Partner team and client experiences.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related concentrationrequired
  • Minimum 7 years of investment industry experience, withdemonstratedexpertisein investment strategy and asset allocation
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation preferred
  • Experience with Bloomberg and Morningstar Direct preferred
  • Prior experience in a wealth management or RIA environment serving high net worth clients preferred
  • Experience managing or mentoring staff
  • Proficiencyin quantitative analysis and portfolio risk assessment
  • Proficientin Microsoft Office applications.
  • Mustbe authorized towork in the United States

Additional Information

Moneta is committed to providing the best possible care for our employees; part of this care includes offering comprehensive benefits that enhance the well-being of employees and their families:

  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Employer cost-shared medical and dental insurance
  • Employer-paidshort-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D insurance, and basic life insurance
  • 401k Match – 50% of employee contributions up to 6% of compensation
  • Discretionary annual profit-sharing bonus
  • Paid parental leave
  • Professional development reimbursement
  • Paid volunteer time off (VTO)
  • Employee referral incentive bonus program
  • Onsite wellness programs & rewards
  • Employee engagement activities

Moneta is a fiduciary fee-only Registered Investment Advisory firm and is unable to hold securities licenses with the exception of Series 65. We also do not allow outside business activities, insurance commissions, and/or trails. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related concentration
  • Minimum 7 years of investment industry experience with expertise in investment strategy and asset allocation
  • Experience managing or mentoring staff
  • Proficiency in quantitative analysis and portfolio risk assessment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
  • Experience with Bloomberg and Morningstar Direct
  • Experience in a wealth management or RIA environment serving high-net-worth clients
  • Authorization to work in the United States
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The Company
HQ: Saint Louis, MO
585 Employees
Year Founded: 1869

What We Do

Moneta is one of the nation’s premier comprehensive wealth management and financial planning firms distinguished by a legacy of innovation, service, and loyalty to our clients that only a completely independent company can offer. At Moneta, we believe in the power of relationships. Our team of dedicated professionals are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives by empowering them to navigate life’s path and protect what they cherish. We foster a culture of excellence and continuous growth, providing opportunities for you to develop your career while helping individuals, families, and institutions achieve their financial goals through highly personalized services leveraging cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise. At Moneta, you will seek to understand, discover possibilities, and take action to deliver an exceptional experience. Our approach focuses on building long-term relationships with clients so we can design and execute custom solutions tailored to their unique needs and aligned with their personal aspirations.

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