Vice President, Distribution

RESEARCH AFFILIATES (RA) ASPIRES TO BE A LEADING SOURCE OF INSIGHTS AND PRODUCTS THAT TRANSFORM THE GLOBAL INVESTMENT COMMUNITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF INVESTORS. RA PARTNERS WITH SOME OF THE WORLD’S LEADING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO DISTRIBUTE MARKET-CHANGING PRODUCTS IN QUANTITATIVE EQUITY AND MULTI-ASSET PORTFOLIOS. THE STRENGTH OF OUR RESEARCH, OUR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CAPABILITIES, AND OUR FOCUS ON CULTURE ARE OUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES. RESEARCH AFFILIATES IS COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY IN OUR WORKFORCE. WESEEK TO FOSTER AN INCLUSIVE AND RESPECTFUL CULTURE, WITH EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. WE APPRECIATE THE BENEFITS OF ACHIEVING HIGH COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE VIA A DIVERSE COLLECTION OF EXPERIENCES.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

 

Work with our product distribution partners to explain the drivers of the performance and positioning of Research Affiliates’ solutions to institutional consultants, asset owners, and financial advisors

 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

 

  • Create written commentary and presentations that highlight the benefits of Research Affiliates’ strategies.
  • Support the financial institutions that offer products based on RA’s methodologies.
  • Serve as a hub for information sharing between RA, the firm’s product partners, investors, and their consultants.
  • Build RA’s brand by highlighting the firm’s product research, macroeconomic views, and capital markets expectations.
  • Complete regular domestic travel.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • CFA, FRM, MBA, MFE, or similar designation or degree
  • Five or more years of experience in asset management
  • Analytical skills sufficient to comfortably explain quantitative investment solutions from rules-based equity portfolios to multi-asset tactical models
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Motivated self-starter who will work with team members at both RA and its partner firms

 

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

 

  • A hybrid in-office policy
  • Generous insurance plans
  • Flexible time off
  • Education assistance and tuition reimbursement program
  • Company-sponsored daily in-office meals
  • Six-week sabbatical after 7 years of continuous employment
  • Gym membership stipend
  • Company-sponsored social and recreational activities

 

Salary Range: $225,000 - $275,000 + eligible for a discretionary bonus. Base pay will be assessed on an individual basis, considering factors such as location, qualifications, skills, and experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

 

Please submit resume and cover letter to humancapital@rallc.com.

 

RA provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. The Company makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications and competence. Equal employment opportunity is the law, and discrimination is also inconsistent with RA’s core values. RA believes success is linked to having the most qualified and ethical team in its industry. As a result, the Company and its employees do not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex or gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, creed, medical condition, genetic characteristics or genetic information, military service or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws prohibiting discrimination.

Email cover letter and CV to:
humancapital@rallc.com
Research Affiliates
660 Newport Center Drive, Ste. 300
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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