U.S. Asset Allocation Manager 019155 Full-time
Illinois-Chicago

Application URL:

https://hewitt.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=019155

Description

For over 65 years, Hewitt has been helping leading companies around
the world get a great return on their most important investment-their
people. We’ve earned our reputation for HR excellence through the
thought leadership of Hewitt Consulting and the administrative
leadership of Human Resources Outsourcing.

Clients look to us for best-of-breed solutions to specific problems as
well as fully integrated solutions that bring together our broad range
of services. We enable our clients to build shareholder value by
helping them hire, develop, motivate, retain and reward the employees
who create that value every day.

Hewitt began as an HR consulting firm-and our thought leadership,
innovative consulting solutions, and client-intimate service remain
the cornerstone of who we are. Our broad-based and unique consulting
capabilities give companies worldwide the experience, creativity, and
resources they need to take on their biggest human resources and
organizational challenges.

Deliver Asset Allocation product to existing US Investment clients
through US Investment consultants and directly to clients. Support US
Investment consultants and clients in responding to Asset Allocation
related requests.
Make a significant contribution to winning new US Investment business
and win stand-alone Asset Allocation business. Expand DCS offering to
include Asset Allocation element.
Introduce “Investment” element to US Actuarial clients through US
Actuarial consultants and also directly. Enhance Actuarial offering
through deepening investment perspective.
Contribute to Global Asset Allocation Team research, debate and asset
allocation views.
Qualifications

Good investment knowledge including some knowledge of equity analysis
and asset allocation. For example, individual should be familiar with
measures typically used to value equities and the major factors
determining investment in “alternative” asset classes. In depth
understanding of bond markets required.
Good knowledge of US pension fund industry including aspects relating
to Risk.
Very strong presentational and communication skills (including writing
skill)
Well developed people and networking abilities. Able to gain
credibility internally and externally
Numerical with ability to think fundamentally
Team player
Qualifications: ideal but not mandatory – CFA, FSA, ASA, and/or MBA/
masters degree in finance or economics

Will have spent some time at a fund management house or at an
investment bank in an asset management role or have direct asset
allocation experience at a consultancy.
Good number of years experience in a client facing role. Total
experience in relevant role should be 10 years plus.
Will have worked with pension fund clients and not just as a fund
manager or marketer of investment funds.
Some knowledge of Endowments would be a plus.

All positions require an applicant who has accepted an offer to
undergo a background check. The checks run are based on the nature of
the position. Background checks may include some or all of the
following: education verification, employment verification, criminal
check, Denied Restricted Parties Lists or OFAC lists check,
fingerprint verification, credit check, and/or drug test. By applying
for a position with Hewitt Associates, you understand that you will be
required to undergo a background check should you be made an offer.
You also understand that the offer is contingent upon successful
completion of the background check and results consistent with
Hewitt’s employment policies. You will be notified during the hiring
process which checks are required by the position.

Hewitt is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity, M/F/D/V