Analyst – External Strategies

Norges Bank Investment Management is seeking a dedicated and result oriented professional for the position as Analyst in ExternalStrategies, part of the Active Strategies Area. NBIM uses external managers tomanage parts of the fund’s investments. These include Emerging Market EquityMandates, Small and Mid Cap and Sector focused Long and Long/Short EquityMandates in Developed Markets.

The fund has 940 billion kroner, or approximately 5 percent of its capital, invested with external managers. External managers have playedan important role for NBIM since 1998, both through excess return in 22 of the26 years, and through reducing the risk of our investments by avoidingcompanies with weak corporate governance. Today we have 110 external managersin 50 different cities. Their proximity to the markets, and in-depth knowledgeof the development in the regions and sectors are key strengths.

External Strategies is a team of 8, responsible for selecting, monitoring, and allocating between external managers. We are a small and resultoriented team focused on generating highest possible return with an acceptablelevel of risk. The team travels extensively, meeting existing and potential newequity managers, as well as other local market participants, at their sites.Our commitment to continuous evolution, innovation, and strategic thinkingremains unwavering.

The position is in Oslo, but extensive travel across the world, meeting themanagers on the ground, is required.

Duties and responsibilities

What you will do

• Analysing and evaluating existing portfolio managers’ position and risk
  
• Selecting external managers in emerging and developed markets
  
• Developing tools for analyzing and monitoring existing and new portfolio managers
• Contributing to a hardworking, high-performing team with a focus on results

Qualifications (heading)

What you need

• Master’s degree in finance, engineering, or a related field, with a strong academic track record
  
• 3–5 years of experience as an equity analyst, portfolio manager, or in evaluating external fund managers
  
• Exceptional analytical skills and a solid foundation in financial theory
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset

Who you are

• Proactive and results-driven individual with a strong desire to excel
  
• Possesses a global mindset and demonstrates unwavering integrity
  
• Willing and enthusiastic about traveling to international investment markets

What we offer
Norges Bank Investment Management offers a rewarding, international fast-paced working environment, and the opportunity to play a role in safeguarding and building financial wealth for future generations as part of one of the world’s largest funds. Norges Bank Investment Management has a performance culture that values the contribution of every individual and focuses on professional growth.

Our Values
We're driven by a culture of continuous learning. We take action while constantly seeking better ways to achieve our goals. Learning is embedded in everything we do. We embrace growth opportunities and strongly encourage lifelong learning. We emphasize digital proficiency, with a particular focus on AI. Our people are expected to be comfortable adopting and leveraging AI tools. We prioritize wellbeing, supporting both ourselves and our colleagues. And lastly, but not least we believe in creating a safe working environment, where we have fun together!

We aim to increase the share of women to exceed or match the industry average across all functions. Norges Bank Investment Management is committed to ensuring Equal Opportunities for all employees.

Are you interested?

We would love to hear from you! You can apply through the link in this ad, that will take you to the application form in our recruitment system.
Applications will be reviewed consecutively throughout the application period.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Erik Hilde, Global Head of External Strategies, or Kristin Miai Birkeland, Global TalentAcquisition Partner.

Please note:
Application close at 23:59 CET

Employment with Norges Bank is conditional on an approved security check in accordance with Norges Bank’s policies. This process may include criminal background and credit checks, verification of employment history, and academic record verification. Completion and approval of these checks are required before an employment offer is finalized.

We manage the Government Pension Fund Global, one of the world’s largest funds, with assets worth about 19,000 billion kroner, or 1.7 trillion dollars. The fund is invested in international equity and fixed-income markets as well unlisted real estate and renewable energy infrastructure. We are close to 700 people from 38 countries based in Oslo, London, New York, and Singapore. Our mission is to safeguard and build financial wealth for future generations of Norway. Please see our website for more information www.nbim.no.

Norges Bank Investment Management is subject to the Freedom of Information Act, and the list of applicants for the position is subject to public disclosure. An applicant requesting to have his or her name or other information exempt from public disclosure must provide grounds for this request. Please note that information about an applicant may be disclosed to the public even if the applicant has requested that such information be exempt.