Head of Global Asset Allocation

Our client is a global investment management company.

Our client is looking for a senior leader to lead our clients global asset allocation research function within the Investment Strategy Group (ISG) the firms multi-asset investments group responsible for shaping investment perspectives, portfolio methodologies, and advice frameworks.

As the Head of Global Asset Allocation Research, you will own the research and models that underpin capital market assumptions, portfolio construction, and multi-asset solutions, directly influencing our clients funds, model portfolios, and retirement offerings. You will serve as a senior advisor to investment leadership, helping translate macroeconomic insights into long-term, investor-focused portfolio strategy.

What you will do

• Lead our clients strategic and dynamic asset allocation research agenda, including translating the firms capital market assumptions into portfolio strategies.
• Translate macro, valuation, and market insights into evidence-based portfolio positioning aligned with our clients long-term investment philosophy.

• Lead portfolio construction frameworks for multi-asset funds, model portfolios, retirement, and advice solutions.
• Oversee our proprietary our Asset Allocation Model and related tools to evaluate risk/return trade-offs and ensure scalable, consistent application across client segments.

• Shape our clients position about role of asset classes in portfolios, asset allocation views, and flagship research for internal and external audiences.
• Provide differentiated perspectives on portfolio strategies and represent vanguard views with clients, industry forum, and in the press.

• Advise senior leadership on portfolio positioning, rebalancing, risk scenarios, and alignment between research, methodology, and implementation.

• Partner with portfolio management, advice, and product teams to inform fund management, product design, model portfolios, and retirement solutions.

• Set ISGs research agenda, standards, and priorities while integrating economics, behavioral research, portfolio construction, modeling, and analytics.

What it will take

• 10+ years research experience in multi-asset investing, asset allocation, or macro strategy. PhD or graduate degree preferred
• Deep expertise across global asset classes and portfolio construction research frameworks
• Proven experience with research publications, public speaking, and media
• Track record influencing CIOs, investment committees, and portfolio decisions

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Our client is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About our client

We don't just have a missionwe're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Our client has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

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