Investment Director, Fixed Income - M&G plc.

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The Role
We are looking for an experienced Investment Director to work in the Public Fixed Income team in London, with a focus on credit funds – specifically IG, High Yield and Total Return.

The primary focus of the Investment Specialist team is working with the portfolio managers to articulate the investment process and our strategy to clients and their advisers, and to facilitate the growth of the business through direct support of the sales process.

Investment specialists are part of the investment team, and act as a bridge between the Investment team and the internal stakeholders and external clients: consequently they work closely with sales and distribution to focus the sales effort through timely provision of sales materials, presentations and thought pieces, and through delivery of client updates and new business presentations. This requires significant investment and market knowledge, and an understanding of the needs a very broad client base that includes pension funds (DB & DC), insurance companies, discretionary portfolio managers, wealth advisors, family offices and sovereign funds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently act as a "proxy" for fund managers and main investment contact for internal and external stakeholders for a range of funds and mandates; 'a portfolio manager without portfolios'

• Articulate the team's investment philosophy, process, performance and fund positioning based on nature of client and size of audience, and to identify opportunities to present ideas and strategies to clients that help drive business growth.

• Work closely with the Fund Management team to understand the broader range of fixed income strategies ensuring they are represented commercially and accurately in client meetings, conferences and/or roadshows.
• Stay abreast of market trends and the competitive landscape, along with the relative positioning vs peer groups.
• Contribute as needed to investment commentaries and thought leadership pieces. Collaborate with immediate team and wider colleagues in the Investment Specialist team to share market information and promote investment debate
• Create and facilitate investment content ensuring client messages are impactful and relevant across our client base.
• Build strong relationships with Sales and Distribution teams and acting as the primary contact for training and client requirements relating to the investment proposition.
• Develop a network of successful working relationships across internal stakeholders such as the RFP team, Performance & Risk functions, Press, Marketing and Sustainable & Stewardship teams.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Extensive financial services experience; previous experience as a Senior Investment Specialist or equivalent desired.
• Bachelor's degree required; CFA or advanced degree strongly preferred. Additional languages would be a plus.
• Knowledge of credit markets, with in-depth understanding of macroeconomics, interest rates, FX and sovereign debt.
• Highly articulate, able to distil and communicate the key investment messages to a range of audiences.
• Good understanding of the UK, European and Asian asset management distribution, key players and client profiles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable with public speaking.
• Flexible, resourceful, and proactive; willing to mentor and develop associates in the team.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Power BI, AI tools, Aladdin and/or Bloomberg.
• The role will be based in the UK, with some occasional foreign travel. Minimum 3 days office based when not travelling.

Recruiter: Hannah Curtis
Work Level: Manager or Expert

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader , and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job, will be offered an interview if they 'opt in' to the scheme when applying.

If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: careers@mandg.com