Investment Officer

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 140,639 USD and 184,155 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Secretary-General is responsible for the investment of the assets of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). The Secretary-General has delegated this responsibility to the Representative of the Secretary-General for the investment of the assets of the UNJSPF (RSG). The RSG is, in turn, assisted in this function by the Office of Investment Management (OIM). OIM manages a $80+ billion multi-asset class, global investment portfolio, about 85% of which is actively managed in-house. Asset classes under management comprise global equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, timber and commodities. OIM’s staff are all based in New York but come from over 30 countries. For more information, please visit OIM's website at https://oim.unjspf.org/.

This position is located in the Fixed Income Team of OIM. The incumbent reports to the Investment Officer External and Sustainable Investing.

Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the Director of Fixed Income, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. Assists the Investment Officer External and Sustainable Investing (IO) to manage and invest the assets of the Fund in fixed income markets. a. Balances long-term strategic goals with short-term performance objectives to outperform return benchmarks. b. Monitors the performance, portfolio exposures and conduct appropriate analysis of the External Managers regularly at the direction of the IO. c. Complies with risk control parameters as delineated in the Investments Policy, Procedures Manual and External Management Policy and supports the team in recommending and implementing suitable external managers with a goal to produce the optimal investment return that avoids undue risk. d. Integrates Principles of Responsible Investments into investment analysis and due diligence and monitors externally managed holdings, subject to IMD's standards of fiduciary responsibility to the Fund. e. Conducts portfolio review periodically and presents in the Portfolio Review Meeting. f. Conducts portfolio analysis using risk tools and analytical tools.

2. Conducts careful and thorough investment research: a. Performs analysis through external manager databases and engaging in other research activities to help identify a subset of external managers to be further considered for hiring. b. Reviews investment research and discuss with strategists, economists, security analysts through brokerage community and the Advisors/Research Providers. c. Collaborates with the team to conduct manager searches and evaluate prospective managers, ensuring a high level of accountability and transparency. d. Attends investment conferences and Seminars to access academia and industry experts. e. Assists in evaluating the quality of the advice of recommendations submitted by the Fund's research providers and vendors. This includes, assisting in conducting due diligence, analysis, monitoring and appraising the performance of external managers to be employed or employed by fixed income.

3. Makes specific investment recommendations a. Ensures Fund’s four investments criteria; i.e. safety, profitability, liquidity, and convertibility, b. Makes specific investment recommendations on external managers to achieve optimum investment performance with careful review of the portfolio’s investment objectives and risk tolerance, c. Presents and discusses investment recommendations to IO External and Sustainable Investing as well as wider fixed income department where appropriate, d. Participates in the discussions and development of investment recommendations for asset allocation for the Fund.

4. Reporting a. Assists in the preparation of reports accurately and timely to the Representative of the Secretary-General for the Investments of the UNJSPF, Chief Investment Officer and Director of Fixed Income when requested. b. Assists the Director of Fixed Income in reporting on investments and related matters to governing bodies. c. Assists with drafting the recommendation report upon completion of manger searches with supporting documentation of process and thorough quantitative analysis. d. Supports the team to prepare documentation and participates in presentations on the performance of the externally managed portfolio.

Competencies - Professionalism: Demonstrated ability and sound knowledge of investing in Fixed Income including ESG considerations; Must have an understanding and professional experience in analyzing, screening and monitoring external managers; Demonstrated an understanding of investment objectives and risk management within fixed income portfolios; Ability to conduct quantitative analysis; Strong written and oral communications skills; Ability to work under pressure accurately, efficiently and effectively; Having the highest level of integrity; Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

  Education Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Business and Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics or related field is required. A first degree level university degree in combination with two additional years of experience in investment management may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

  Work Experience A minimum of five years progressively responsible experience in fixed income investment management and/or working in an investment related environment is required.

  Experience using external manager databases, search tools and a proven track record in selecting external investment managers for pension funds or established financial institutions is required.

  Demonstrated experience in due diligence for selecting and monitoring externally managed fixed income funds and mandates is required.

  Experience in portfolio management and/or investment analysis of fixed income securities and markets is desirable.

  Experience in sustainable investment strategy and/or ESG considerations within fixed income, is desirable.

  Experience in coordinating meetings and drafting investment related reports to governing bodies is desirable.

  Languages English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

  Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

  Special Notice - Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

• The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

• Appointment at the United Nations is subject to mandatory adherence to the United Nations Financial disclosure Programme. An appointment to the Office of Investment Management (OIM) of the UNJSPF additionally requires compliance with the rules and regulations pertaining to OIM's Code of Ethics, Personal Securities, Gift and Hospitality policies.

•For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 30 November 2020, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, China, Comoros, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Djibouti, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Sao Tome nd Principe, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.