Investment Analyst Emerging Markets

Job Summary

The Investment Analyst will complete two 12-month rotations in different Investment Teams. This is a 2‑year fixed‑term contract.

This is an ideal opportunity if you are an early‑careers professional with approximately 2 years of experience, looking to start a career in investment management.

The first rotation will be with the Emerging Markets Debt team, primarily supporting the team in the interface between portfolios and clients.

Key responsibilities for the first rotation are listed below.

The second rotation will be reviewed toward the end of the first rotation, taking into account the individual’s interests and investment team capacity.

• Client Communication & Product Support
• Support responses to client queries regarding portfolio positioning, performance attribution, and market outlook.
• Help with developing client‑facing materials including pitch books, marketing presentations, and investment updates.
• Assist in preparing materials for investor meetings and due diligence processes.
• Work with client teams to ensure accurate and timely responses to sophisticated client questions.
• Content Creation & Written Communications
• Prepare monthly fund commentaries and investment narratives for diverse client audiences.
• Support creation of marketing materials, case studies, and thought leadership content.
• Assist in developing product documentation, fact sheets, and investment strategy explanations.
• Draft client correspondence and specialized investment reports under supervision.
• Wider Team Support
• Update and distribute portfolio and performance dashboards for the team.
• Support the ESG activities of the team, including engagement follow‑ups and preparing case studies.
• Help integrate ESG considerations into client communications and reporting.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Operations
• Act as first point of contact with client teams on client requests and materials.
• Coordinate with Risk, Performance, and Data teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting and data flow.
• Work with other parts of the organisation to ensure data, systems and information flow is timely and correct.
• Candidate Criteria – Required
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills with a solid understanding of fixed‑income markets.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts for different audiences.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• A collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in a group setting and across different teams.
• Demonstrates intellectual humility and respect for others, with openness to feedback.
• Established reputation for building trust through consistent delivery, transparent communication, and reliable follow‑through with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive mindset with forward‑thinking abilities to anticipate challenges and opportunities.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• A genuine interest in financial markets and a clear desire to build a career in the front office.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point and data visualisation tools for data analysis, reporting, and creating compelling client presentations.
• Candidate Criteria – Preferred
• Enrolment in or successful completion of CFA Level I.
• Basic knowledge of fixed‑income market concepts/principles, such as duration, yield to maturity, spread and other basic fixed‑income metrics.
• Some familiarity and understanding of the institutional asset management client landscape, including concepts such as investment objectives, risk tolerance and return requirements.
• Demonstrated experience creating presentation materials and content for client or senior executive meetings.
• Experience automating or streamlining data processes to improve efficiency in reporting and analysis.
• Familiarity with Python or other programming languages.
• Fluency in additional languages relevant to emerging markets.
• Job Skills
• Agile Methodology
• Business Data Analysis
• Business Process Modeling
• Commercial Acumen
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Group Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Relationship Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Job Details
• Address: 100 BISHOPSGATE: LONDON
• City: London
• Country: United Kingdom
• Work hours/week: 35
• Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT
• Job Type: Contract (Fixed Term)
• Pay Type: Salaried

Application Deadline: 2026-07-23 (applications accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the deadline)

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