We will support your continued development, including studies towards further qualifications, such as the IMC, CFA, CAIA, or other relevant post-graduate degrees.

Key Responsibilities

Client Work:

• Prepare materials in support of senior colleagues, including client deliverables and background analyses, and contribute to identifying potential solutions to challenges faced by clients.
• Assist in reviewing and assessing client materials, including procedure documents, policies, reporting, and regulatory submissions (e.g., UK Stewardship Code).
• Undertake market and benchmarking analyses of asset managers and asset owners.
• Support senior colleagues in preparing for meetings with clients, including drafting agendas and presentations, and preparing for interviews.
• Assist in preparing responses to client requests and other inquiries.
• Support in coordinating projects, maintaining oversight, and clearly communicating progress to ensure deadlines are consistently met.
• Undertake research into market developments and assist in maintaining and further developing the firm’s knowledge.
• Support senior colleagues in developing industry initiatives, planning, and coordinating networking sessions.

Business Development:

• Support business development activities, including contributing to pitch materials and drafting proposals.
• Update and maintain our CRM system, ensuring interactions with prospects are captured and recorded.
• Undertake research into new business development opportunities, such as company research and analysis.

Academic and Training Support:

• Update training and educational course materials, ensuring they remain accurate and relevant.

Internal Business Activities:

• Support internal business activities, such as marketing and communications initiatives, as required.
• Assist in preparing presentations for senior colleagues speaking at industry events or lectures.

Qualifications

• A significant degree of initiative and self-management is required in this role. Therefore, time management and personal discipline are vital, as is the ability to work to short deadlines and under pressure.
• Strong (written and spoken) English communication skills are required. Other languages are considered a plus. High proficiency in business writing.
• Ability to work effectively both as a team player and independently.
• Ability to be flexible, dynamic, and support with other business-related activities as necessary.
• Educated to relevant master’s degree level (or equivalent), with a strong interest in investment management, stewardship, and sustainability.
• Work experience in strategy consulting or investment management would be beneficial.
• Keen learner who is looking to develop new skills and enhance existing ones.
• Advanced user of Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with AI tools (e.g., Copilot, etc.)

Employment Status

Permanent, Full time (four days per week)

Work Location

Hybrid – London. We are committed to providing flexibility and balance to our employees, offering the opportunity for working remotely and from a shared office space in central London. We would expect a minimum of two days per week in the office.

Working Hours

Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm UK time (inclusive of a lunch break of one hour) from Monday to Thursday (4 days/week). Flexibility is expected during busy periods.

Right to Work in the UK

You must have the right to work in the UK as Arkadiko Partners will not be considering applications where employer visa sponsoring is (or will be) required.

Salary

Competitive remuneration package. Salary appropriate for the experience and combination of skills required for the role. Arkadiko Partners operates an annual discretionary bonus scheme based on assessment of performance and linked to company performance.

Benefits

• 20 days’ paid holiday in each holiday year, or the pro equivalent for any period worked part time, together with the usual public holidays in England and Wales.
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance
• Annual medical assessment
• Bike2Work Scheme

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send their CV and Cover Letter (The cover letter should be of no more than one page, approximately 500 words. It should explain why you are interested in joining Arkadiko and the role for which you are applying, and highlight the experiences, skills, and perspectives that you believe are most relevant. We are particularly interested in understanding why this opportunity appeals to you and what you believe you could contribute to the team. Please avoid simply repeating information contained in your CV. If you use generative AI tools, please include a brief statement at the end of the cover letter describing how you used them).