Fund Manager Assistant
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The world of investment is changing. Our vision atLegal &
General Investment Management is to create a better, more
sustainable future through responsible investing. We work in
partnership with our clients around the globe to deliver positive
long-term outcomes, while rising to the challenges of a rapidly
changing world. Our clients include institutional pension funds,
financial institutions, local authorities and sovereign wealth funds.
To meet our clients’ complex and evolving investment needs, our
investment strategies cover a broad array of asset classes and styles,
including equities, bonds, property and alternatives, as well as
multi-asset funds. We’re focused on continuously innovating our
investment products, maintaining our reputation as experts across all
asset classes, and striving to build a more responsible and
sustainable future
We are seeking a Fund Management Assistant to join our
team to help drive continued growth for the Multi-Asset and Asset
Allocation teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for an inquisitive
fast learner with an interest in multi-asset and investments
The Asset Allocation team combines LGIM’s economic and
multi-asset research capabilities with portfolio management groups
across a range of multi-asset product categories. The team brings
experience from across investment management, investment consulting,
banking and academia, and works with pension funds, insurers and
retail clients. All funds within Asset Allocation benefit from the
input and expertise of the team’s investment strategists, economists
and fund managers
Within the Asset Allocation team,
LGIM’s Multi-Asset Funds team is responsible for the management and
growth of our diversified fund range. The team brings experience
across investment management, investment consulting, banking and
academia, working with pension funds, insurers and retail
clients
What you'll be doing
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis to support investment decision making and risk management;
- day-to-day support of the funds, including responsibility for regular operational processes and follow-up analysis as necessary;
- supporting fund marketing, maintaining and creating of standard fund documents (such as fund commentaries, regular thought pieces, updates of existing material) across multi-asset strategies;
- involvement in strategic initiatives to extend the fund range and portfolio related infrastructure, including automation of existing processes, improvement and development of analytical tools, representing the front office for new fund setup and change processes; and
- independently progress delegated tasks from the fund
managers, working across the LGIM business.
- Educated to degree standard in a science, engineering, economics, IT, business or maths-based discipline, a degree in finance or economics
- Understanding of underlying asset classes and derivatives
- Ability to assist with client communications (investment reports, presentations, research publications)
- Ability to assist in quantitative work, including maintaining and improving tools
- Experience managing projects and delegating effectively while maintaining quality of deliverables
- Experience with programming, ideally in Python
- In depth knowledge of one or more regions in institutional and/or retail investors and funds
- Experience with programming in multiple languages
- A methodical approach to problem solving and troubleshooting
- Excellent time management, written and verbal communication
skills
Legal & General is a leading financial services
organisation, named Britain’s Most Admired Company in 2023, for the
second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational
leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future.
We’re one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders,
pension providers and insurers. Connecting to form a unique business
model which drives value for our customers and society. And enabling
our people to create impact through work that is meaningful and
valued.
If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming,
inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of
diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with
integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through
initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.
We strive to be open, mindful, and inclusive, so are
always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and
reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. It
doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this
advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can
bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our
purpose.
If you’re open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.
Fund Manager Assistant
Legal & General
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