Natixis

Description

Overview:

The Co-Chief Investment Officer will partner with the existing CIO and co-lead the management, oversight and execution of the investment processes within Active Index Advisors (“AIA”). This includes a variety of direct indexing strategies that are focused primarily on maximizing after-tax returns while tracking a benchmark. This is a hybrid position based in San Francisco, CA. 

What you will do:

• Develop, review, enhance and lead all aspects of the implementation of systematic and quantitative investment processes, including algorithmic design, workflows, scaling, risk control, resolving client issues, and bottleneck mitigation.
• Will frequently require hands-on portfolio management, troubleshooting, problem and error resolution.
• Develop, mentor and manage junior portfolio management staff.
• Collaborate with IT to configure custom software solutions to support portfolio management technology needs and to implement enhancements to systems and processes.
• Support business development efforts by meeting with research analysts, consultants and other gatekeepers to communicate AIA’s process and capabilities.
• Serve as co-chair of the AIA investment review team.
• Provide education to internal and external parties on AIA’s philosophy, investment process, and capabilities.
• Coordinate and communicate frequently with operations, trading, client relations, client service, sales, marketing, performance, and other internal teams to manage overall risk, deliver on client expectations, and achieve performance objectives.
• Produce and write thought leadership and white papers on relevant topics. 

What you will bring:

• Undergraduate degree required, preferably in a quantitative field such as math, statistics, econometrics, operations research, physics, financial engineering, etc. Graduate degree in a related quantitative area such as applied math, statistics, operations research, econometrics, finance or related field, preferred.
• Professional designation such as CFA, FRM, progress towards those or a willingness to pursue strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience applying quantitative skills in financial services applications and prior investment experience with tax efficient/direct indexing strategies required. 
• Experience working with multi-factor risk models and optimization programs (e.g. Axioma, BARRA, Northfield).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technology skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation abilities. 

Who we are:

We put the best interests of our clients, employees, communities, and environment first in everything we do. We’re dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusion that supports employee growth. We believe this creates equal opportunities for our employees — and better outcomes for our clients and communities. We offer a robust benefits package designed to integrate life and work and to support our employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to; comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, wellness benefits and volunteer programs*. 

#NatixisIMCulture 

Natixis Investment Managers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by law. 

• Benefits eligibility is for permanent employees of Natixis Investment Managers. Interns, contractors and temporary workers are not eligible for benefits.