Multi-boutique funds manager Warakirri Asset Management has announced the internal appointment of Tim Lang to the newly created role of Research Relationships Manager.
Mr. Lang was appointed to the role following both an external and internal search and will work closely with research houses to manage the ratings across Warakirri’s range of investment funds. He will also engage with platform and dealer group researchers on the inclusion of Warakirri’s funds in their model and implemented portfolios and take on responsibility for managing the firm’s institutional asset consultant relationships.
Stuart Devlin, Warakirri Head of Distribution said: “Research houses and investment consultants play an important role in our industry and across our client base. With Tim’s in-depth portfolio construction knowledge and his strong ability to articulate our fund managers’ investment process and philosophies, he’ll play a significant role in building and managing these vital relationships.”
Mr. Lang’s appointment means Warakirri is currently in the process of recruiting a replacement for his previous position in its distribution team which was responsible for adviser and client relationships across Victoria and South Australia.
“As we continue to experience solid growth across our business and investment capabilities, in addition to Tim’s replacement, we will also be recruiting a senior distribution resource to add to our team covering NSW and Queensland,” added Mr. Devlin.
Mr. Lang joined Warakirri in 2012 as a member of the Operations team where he gained experience across fund accounting, unit pricing and investor reporting as well as supporting Warakirri’s proprietary After-Tax analytics capability. He has also held the position of Investment Specialist where he worked closely with Warakirri’s institutional clients to develop and deliver tailored investment solutions to meet their needs.
He has 10 years of experience in the financial services industry and is also a member of Warakirri’s Investment Committee contributing to client portfolio asset allocation decisions, portfolio analytics and day-to-day management of the Warakirri Cash Deposits Trust.
Mr. Lang holds a Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in Finance from Stetson University (USA). He is a CFA charterholder, having completed the program in 2019 and is RG146 compliant.
