Corporate Access Specialist

Description

Our client, a leading global asset management firm, is looking to appoint a Corporate Access Specialist to support the London-based investment team. This position works closely with the Portfolio Managers and Equity Analysts and plays a pivotal role in leading the management of the relationships with companies around the world.

Key responsibilities:

• Main point of contact on all aspects of external research consumption and corporate access, as well as their regulation
• Develop and maintain the firm’s relationships with listed companies and communicate with Investor Relations/relevant representatives at corporates on behalf of Portfolio Manager and Equity Analysts
• Manage, coordinate and monitor business travel and organise meetings (internal, external and virtual) with corporations around the world
• Manage relationships with external sell-side research providers
• Develop and implement the firm’s research process under MiFID II
• Review corporate access activity by the team to ensure it is MiFID II compliant at all times
• Build strong relationships with internal senior management
• Liaise with Legal & Compliance to ensure any new providers are compliant with regulatory guidelines

Candidate Requirements:

• Relevant experience in a similar role on the buy-side or sell-side
• Commercial awareness of the asset management industry
• Ideally good understanding of the regulatory framework (MiFID II, FCA) governing the procurement and payment of external research
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with senior management and investment staff
• Enthusiastic, pro-active and capable of working independently
• Degree educated

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.