Asset Management - Asset Allocation Team
Hi guys,
I have an upcoming interview in an asset allocation role. However, I don't really have a very good idea of what the position entails, and couldn't find much in earlier treads.
Was wondering if any kind soul can shed some light on the asset allocation function in an Asset Management firm. This is an entry level role and I'm seeking guidance on the following:
- Daily work scope
- Technical skills/Quantitative capabilities required
- Likely questions to be asked for such a role
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
It could mean a lot of things. What are some of the key points from the job description?
Hi here's the chunk...
Thanks!
It doesn't sound to me like there is going to be too much quantitative or technical involved beyond just understanding some basic quant metrics like what attribution is and how it's calculated. I doubt you would actually calculate it, and there is likely a system that does so for you, but knowing what it is will probably be relevant. It sounds like you would be doing a lot of ad hoc reporting, checking data against each other, and assisting in the creation of some reports. There would most likely be templates for what you're doing and you would just plug in the recent numbers that you source from various other places else to complete the report.
As far as questions go, i would think they are going to be more straightforward and general. For example, stuff about their strategy. If they are a value investor, a long/short investor, etc, what are those strategies and how does it essentially work. Why do you want to work in AM, why do you want to work here, etc. Nothing in the description screams to me that it takes a really deep background in finance, just a general understanding.
Good luck with your interview.
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