Investment Professional - Hedge Funds

Job Description
 

LGT CP’s Liquid Markets Hedge Funds investment unit is managing portfolio solutions and customized mandates covering all relevant Hedge Fund sub-strategies. LGT CP is expanding their global Hedge Funds manager selection team with an additional Investment Professional based in either Pfaeffikon, Switzerland or London, UK. The team is in charge of all external manager allocations in public markets, whereby most of these allocations are implemented as segregated managed accounts by taking advantage of LGT CP’s proprietary platform.

Role and Responsibilities

• Integral member of the global Hedge Funds manager selection team with the ability to lead the sourcing, screening, analysis and execution of investments;
• Perform in-depth investment due diligence, conduct analysis and modeling and lead investment proposals for the investment committee;
• Interact with portfolio management teams on multi-alternatives and Hedge Funds portfolios as well as client mandates on investment themes and other relevant investment content;
• Support and facilitate interaction with internal and external clients on periodic investment reviews and ad-hoc requests;
• Prepare market analysis / research relating to Hedge Funds and portfolios;
• Support BUD and fund-raising process related to Hedge Funds by attending client meetings selectively.

Requirements

• University degree in finance/economics;
• Progress toward CFA designation is strongly preferred;
• A minimum of 4 to 6 years of experience in Hedge Funds manager selection, including systematic-/quantitative HFs-strategies;
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Collaborative team player with sound business judgment and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively;
• Willingness to travel frequently.

What you can expect

• We provide modern working conditions, including work-from-home options, flexible hours and a home office allowance to ensure staff members have a work environment equipped with the latest technology; 
• A diverse culture founded on mutual respect, teamwork and appreciation awaits you at LGT Capital Partners. We go the extra mile to generate impact;
• We empower and invest in you: your professional development and personal growth are our priority. We offer various internal and external training opportunities that are aligned with your ambitions and our business needs. If you are interested, you can also enhance your German or English language skills;
• We are proud to be owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein and our company is inspired by its entrepreneurial spirit;
• Commitment to ESG: our approach to business is influenced by the Princely Family’s long-term perspective. Sustainability is key for us and has shaped our actions since 2002;
• You benefit from favorable terms and conditions if you wish to participate in LGT Capital Partners’ investment programs or to use LGT banking products and service.

Contact Information
 

If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a successful alternative investment management team in an international, multicultural working environment we will be pleased to get to know you soon.
For further information please contact us.

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