GAM is one of the world’s leading independent asset managers. We provide differentiated active investment solutions and products for institutions, financial intermediaries and private investors.
Together we share a common set of values rooted in teamwork, integrity, entrepreneurial flair and professional excellence.
Our employees are our most valuable asset. Being able to offer an attractive work environment where talented minds from various backgrounds are keen to work is key to the long-term success of our company. We firmly believe in the importance of maintaining the open culture of a small company, aiming to avoid bureaucracy and encouraging a flexible, accessible and hands-on working style across the Group. In turn, our people reward us with their loyalty.
Function:
Investment Management - Discretionary
Department:
Discretionary IM - Asset Backed Fixed Income
Main Duties & Responsibilities
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Monitor developments on existing investments
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Conduct and maintain statistical analyses
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Support investment director with trading related issues, including execution, confirmations, etc.
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Work with internal trading system and middle office
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Interact with sell side research/trading desks
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Act as a liaison between Risk, RFP, Client Support teams and investment director
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Initiate, research and recommend new investment ideas
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Build and refine quantitative investment models
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Understand trends in financial markets and impact on credit pricing
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Assist with portfolio construction and monitoring
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Analyse portfolio risks, exposures, and performance drivers
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Review, analyze and comment on legal documents
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Assist in the implementation and/or enhancement of portfolio management tools and systems to increase efficiency and effectiveness of managing the portfolio
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Participate in the development and execution of hedging strategies and other ad hoc projects
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Liaise with middle office, custodian, and accounting groups to ensure correct clearing of trades, to verify accuracy of portfolio marks, and to support accounting-related issues
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred (math, science, or engineering) and CFA Level 1 qualification preferred
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Solid understanding of fixed income financial theory is required
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Some experience with financial modelling
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Very strong skills in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel and programming in VBA
Benefits
GAM offers a comprehensive range of benefits and performance-based compensation, along with a variety of lifestyle and family benefits to promote well-being in and out of the workplace. These benefits vary according to local market conditions. Please contact the local Human Resources team for further details.
Employing Company/ies:
GAM USA Inc.
Reporting to:
Investment Director
Contract:
Permanent
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What We Do
GAM Investments is an independent, pure play asset management group headquartered in Zurich. We excel by focusing on truly active management of differentiated investment strategies. With a 40-year heritage, we invest our clients’ capital using active strategies across discretionary, systematic and specialist solutions. As our industry evolves, we develop new products with global appeal and attractive returns to access new pools of client assets and to adapt to our clients’ changing needs. Our investment professionals, who on average have more than 14 years of industry experience, manage CHF 19 billion* in client assets in our investment management business. Operating in 14 countries, we are a truly global firm in scale and resources, yet small enough to remain nimble and flexible to meet clients’ needs. By focusing on superior investment returns, a differentiated product offering, global distribution strength and operating efficiency we seek to deliver sustainable growth for all stakeholders. *as at 30 June 2024
