Former Standard Life Investments GARS founder Munro took on the role of CEO at Aviva Investors in January.
Pizer was a member of Munro’s former SLI team responsible for portfolio construction and tactical asset allocation. At SLI hPizer was investment director, multi-asset investing and portfolio manager on the Global Absolute Return Strategies (GARS) Fund and the Absolute Return Bond Strategy Fund.
He will be based in London and reports to head of multi-assets, Peter Fitzgerald.
“From my previous time working with Ian, I know that he brings a very strong pedigree in multi-asset investing. I am looking forward to sharing the benefit of his investment ideas again as we continue to develop our strategies in this area,” Munro said.