Junior Investment Writer (Based in Switzerland)

  • Company

    Man Group

  • Location

    Switzerland-Zurich

  • Compensation

    Competitive

  • Position Type

    Employee

  • Employment type

    Full time

  • Updated

    20 May 2008

  • eFC Ref no

    394561
Based in Switzerland and working closely with the channel marketing managers, investment management teams and sales teams based around the world, the Investment Writer will be responsible for writing investment themed and product communication pieces for a variety of media.
Man Group plc is a leading global provider of alternative investment products and solutions for private and institutional investors, designed to deliver absolute returns with a low correlation to equity and bond market benchmarks.

Man has a 20-year record in this field supported by strong product development and structuring skills, and an extensive investor service and global distribution network.

The Group employs 1,600 people in 13 countries, with key centres in London and Pfäffikon (Switzerland), and offices in Chicago, Dubai, Hong Kong, Montevideo, Nassau, New York, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo and Toronto. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EMG) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

Further information on the Man Group can be found at www.mangroupplc.com and www.maninvestments.com

The investment writer will be responsible for writing, in a timely manner, relevant and thought provoking, high-end market, investment themed and product communication pieces for a variety of media. The ideal candidate would have an excellent understanding of hedge funds and experience of marketing investment management capabilities to retail distribution and institutional clients.

Responsibilities

Core Competencies:

  • Experience in investment writing
  • Asset management experience - hedge funds an advantage
  • Knowledge of the retail distribution and institutional marketplace an advantage - as well as experience of global or EMEA markets
  • Strong analytical ability and good attention to detail / accuracy
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills - both written and oral

Key attributes:

  • Strategic. Work with channel marketing managers, investment management and sales teams to assist in the formulation, communication and implementation of materials
  • Teamwork. Work as part of a small focused team
  • Proactive. Help identify opportunities and initiate projects where marketing can add value across the business

Based in Switzerland and working closely with the channel marketing managers, investment management teams and sales teams based around the world, write communications and content suitable for retail distribution and institutional audiences around the globe including but not limited to the following:

  • sales materials including brochures, sales aids and other promotional items
  • product launch presentations and other launch materials,
  • web articles and web copy,
  • press articles
  • Quarterly publications for intermediaries
  • advertising copy

Based in Switzerland

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