Head of Manager Selection – Private ClientsElevate Partners have been retained on an exclusive basis onbehalf of a new to market Private Bank who are currently looking to hire a Headof Fund Selection. This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeingthe sourcing, evaluation, and monitoring of third -party investment funds acrossall major asset classes, including equities (ex -direct equities), fixed income,and alternatives. The position plays a central role in shaping the multi -assetinvestment offering, ensuring portfolios are populated with best -in -classexternal managers and innovative fund solutions.
Keyresponsibilities include:· Leading the manager selection function and setting the frameworkfor sourcing and due diligence across asset classes.· Driving strategic and tactical investment recommendations to alignwith client objectives and broader investment strategy.· Overseeing ongoing monitoring of fund managers, products, andcounterparties, ensuring quality and suitability of allocations.· Building, maintaining, and leveraging senior relationships withglobal asset managers and solution providers.· Partnering with portfolio management, strategy, and other internalteams to deliver a coherent, high -performing investment proposition.· Acting as a visible thought leader, enhancing communicationsthrough research, publications, and client/industry events.· Mentoring, developing, and managing a team of investmentprofessionals to ensure continuous capability development.
Idealcandidate profile:· 15–20 years of investment experience, with significant expertisein manager/fund selection across equities, fixed income, and alternatives(private markets exposure advantageous).· Strong track record in designing and implementing investmentselection frameworks and processes at scale.· CFA charterholder (or equivalent professional qualification).· Demonstrated leadership in ESG/SRI/sustainable investing andintegration into investment policy.· Exceptional technical investment knowledge with a proven abilityto innovate and challenge established practices.· Strong communicator and presenter with the ability to influencesenior stakeholders and clients.· Highly collaborative, commercially minded, and strategicallyfocused.· Proficiency with investment tools and platforms (Bloomberg,Morningstar, etc.) Formore information and to arrange a confidential conversation please contactKevin Menton at ;\/a>