Head of Strategic Portfolio Construction - Investment Solutions Group, MD

Lead research for strategic asset allocation activities globally and across multiple channels Establish and facilitate global consistency of architecture and analytical principles behind strategic asset allocation Identify and integrate discretionary elements for practical, channel- and region-specific implementation Work with the Head of Research, portfolio management teams, strategy teams, and subject matter experts Oversee and manage a small team of research analysts Own and oversee further development of proprietary strategic asset allocation tools Vet and rationalize vendor tools and analytics used in strategic asset allocation processes Own the capital market assumptions process and oversee capital market assumptions production Articulate strategic portfolio construction philosophy and analytical principles Define strategic asset allocation methodology and processes by channel Separate systematic and discretionary elements and incorporate guardrails Incorporate robust portfolio optimization into strategic asset allocation analytics and processes Develop glidepath fundamentals and customization methodologies for defined benefit and defined contribution plans Enable alternative investment integration into strategic asset allocation Meet with clients and consultants as required Create thought leadership content as needed Requirements 10+ years of financial services experience including multi-asset or alternative investments portfolio construction Practical experience in portfolio optimization and multi-asset modeling Master’s or PhD degree in a STEM discipline is strongly preferred Deep understanding of multi-asset and/or alternative investments Excellent quantitative research and modeling skills, from mathematical foundations to practical implementation Effective written and verbal communication Ability to collaborate and drive execution Familiarity with modern application development, including object-oriented architecture, R/Python, SQL, GitHub, AI-augmented programming, and user support Practical experience in AI-augmented or AI Agentic workflow transformation Proven management and talent development abilities Core Competencies Demonstrates extensive expertise in strategic asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multi-asset modeling, with a strong emphasis on quantitative research and analytical principles. Proven ability to lead teams, develop proprietary tools, and effectively communicate complex concepts to clients and stakeholders. Highest-signal resume keywords Strategic Asset Allocation Portfolio Optimization Multi-Asset Modeling Quantitative Research Team Management ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Portfolio Construction Multi-Asset Investments Capital Market Assumptions Analytical Principles Glidepath Fundamentals Customization Methodologies Discretionary Elements Integration Robust Portfolio Optimization AI-Augmented Programming Mathematical Foundations Soft Skills Effective Communication Collaboration Talent Development Certifications & Qualifications Master’s Degree PhD Degree Industry Keywords Financial Services Alternative Investments Research Asset Allocation Thought Leadership Tools & Technologies R Python SQL GitHub Vendor Tools #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor