325 Legal General Investment Management jobs in the United Kingdom
Head of Investment Strategy
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Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing long-term investment strategies across various asset classes.
- Conducting in-depth market research and economic analysis to inform strategic decisions.
- Formulating asset allocation models and portfolio construction guidelines.
- Overseeing the firm's risk management framework for investment portfolios.
- Collaborating with portfolio managers to ensure strategic objectives are met.
- Communicating investment strategies and outlooks to internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Leading and mentoring a team of investment strategists and analysts.
- Monitoring market developments and making tactical adjustments to strategy as needed.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant financial regulations.
- Contributing to the firm's thought leadership on investment topics.
The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field, and hold professional qualifications such as CFA. A minimum of 10 years of experience in investment management, with a proven track record in developing and executing successful investment strategies, is required. Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and strategic thinking skills are essential. Strong leadership, communication, and presentation abilities are crucial for effectively conveying complex strategies to diverse audiences. Experience in a hybrid work environment, balancing on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, is expected.
Head of Investment Strategy
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Responsibilities:
- Define and articulate the firm's investment strategy, including long-term strategic asset allocation and tactical adjustments.
- Conduct in-depth macroeconomic analysis and market research to identify investment opportunities and risks across various asset classes.
- Develop and maintain robust investment models and frameworks to support decision-making.
- Lead the Investment Committee, providing expert insights and recommendations on portfolio construction and rebalancing.
- Collaborate closely with portfolio managers, research analysts, and client relationship teams to ensure alignment and effective implementation of investment strategies.
- Monitor global economic trends, geopolitical events, and regulatory changes that may impact investment portfolios.
- Communicate the firm's investment outlook and strategy to internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders through presentations, reports, and market commentary.
- Manage and mentor a team of investment professionals, fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity and analytical rigor.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and internal policies.
- Contribute to the firm's business development efforts by providing thought leadership and expertise.
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field. A CFA Charter is highly preferred.
- A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in investment management, portfolio strategy, or asset allocation roles within the financial services industry.
- Demonstrated expertise in macroeconomic analysis, quantitative modeling, and diverse asset classes (equities, fixed income, alternatives).
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful investment strategies that have delivered strong risk-adjusted returns.
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with the ability to inspire and guide a team of professionals.
- Outstanding presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts clearly and persuasively.
- Experience presenting to senior management, boards of directors, and institutional clients.
- Must have unrestricted eligibility to work in the UK.
Head of Investment Strategy
Posted 14 days ago
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Head of Investment Strategy
Posted 20 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive, multi-asset class investment strategies aligned with the firm's objectives and market outlook.
- Lead and mentor a team of investment professionals, fostering a culture of rigorous research and disciplined execution.
- Conduct in-depth macroeconomic and geopolitical analysis to inform investment decisions and identify market opportunities.
- Oversee the construction and ongoing management of investment portfolios, ensuring alignment with risk budgets and client mandates.
- Utilize sophisticated quantitative and qualitative tools to analyze market trends, asset valuations, and risk exposures.
- Formulate and present clear, compelling investment recommendations to the Investment Committee, executive leadership, and clients.
- Maintain robust relationships with external research providers, economists, and industry experts.
- Monitor portfolio performance, risk metrics, and market developments, making timely tactical adjustments as needed.
- Contribute to the development of new investment products and solutions.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field; MBA or CFA charter preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in investment management, portfolio strategy, or asset allocation, preferably within investment banking or asset management.
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing successful investment strategies for institutional clients.
- Deep understanding of global financial markets, macroeconomic principles, and various asset classes (equities, fixed income, alternatives, etc.).
- Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide high-performing teams.
- Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts effectively.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, statistical analysis, and portfolio management software.
- Ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced hybrid work environment.
This senior leadership role is based in Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK , and operates on a hybrid work model.
Investment Strategy Associate - Private Markets
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Miryco Consultants are working with a top tier pension fund to bolster their investment strategy function. This role offers the chance to contribute to the design and delivery of portfolio strategy across a diverse private markets platform, covering asset allocation, thematic research, and long-term capital planning.
You’ll be part of a collaborative team shaping how capital is allocated across private markets, develop forward-looking portfolio strategies, and respond to structural trends influencing global investment. The role combines analytical rigour with creative problem-solving and will give you the opportunity to develop practical tools that support decision-making in areas where established industry standards are often limited.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development of long-term portfolio allocation frameworks, including analysis and presentations for senior investment committees.
- Build and enhance portfolio management tools to monitor exposures, risk sensitivities, forward planning, and performance drivers.
- Provide quantitative and qualitative input into thematic research projects (e.g., sustainability, demographic shifts, digital transformation).
- Contribute to scenario analysis and cashflow modelling to assess portfolio resilience under different macroeconomic environments.
- Maintain and evolve internal strategy infrastructure and ensure data integrity across tools and reporting.
- Prepare materials for senior stakeholders, including investment reviews and strategy updates.
- Collaborate with colleagues across investment, performance, and risk teams to ensure alignment of private markets strategy with broader investment objectives.
- Act as an ambassador for the strategy team, supporting a positive, open, and collaborative culture.
Experience:
- Degree in economics, finance, or a related subject (MSc preferred but not essential).
- Previous experience in strategy, research, or portfolio analysis roles (experience within private markets, pensions, or insurance beneficial but not essential).
- Strong analytical toolkit – advanced Excel skills are essential; knowledge of Python, VBA, Bloomberg or other market data platforms an advantage.
- Clear and structured communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Professional qualifications (e.g., CFA) or project management experience a plus.
Location: London
Salary: £75,000 - £100,000
Please note our client is unable to offer sponsorship for this opportunity. Finally, should you not be contacted within five working days of submitting your application, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for the opportunity. We will however be in touch should there be any other opportunities of potential interest that are suiting to your skills.
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Investment Strategy Associate - Private Markets
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Miryco Consultants are working with a top tier pension fund to bolster their investment strategy function. This role offers the chance to contribute to the design and delivery of portfolio strategy across a diverse private markets platform, covering asset allocation, thematic research, and long-term capital planning.
You’ll be part of a collaborative team shaping how capital is allocated across private markets, develop forward-looking portfolio strategies, and respond to structural trends influencing global investment. The role combines analytical rigour with creative problem-solving and will give you the opportunity to develop practical tools that support decision-making in areas where established industry standards are often limited.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development of long-term portfolio allocation frameworks, including analysis and presentations for senior investment committees.
- Build and enhance portfolio management tools to monitor exposures, risk sensitivities, forward planning, and performance drivers.
- Provide quantitative and qualitative input into thematic research projects (e.g., sustainability, demographic shifts, digital transformation).
- Contribute to scenario analysis and cashflow modelling to assess portfolio resilience under different macroeconomic environments.
- Maintain and evolve internal strategy infrastructure and ensure data integrity across tools and reporting.
- Prepare materials for senior stakeholders, including investment reviews and strategy updates.
- Collaborate with colleagues across investment, performance, and risk teams to ensure alignment of private markets strategy with broader investment objectives.
- Act as an ambassador for the strategy team, supporting a positive, open, and collaborative culture.
Experience:
- Degree in economics, finance, or a related subject (MSc preferred but not essential).
- Previous experience in strategy, research, or portfolio analysis roles (experience within private markets, pensions, or insurance beneficial but not essential).
- Strong analytical toolkit – advanced Excel skills are essential; knowledge of Python, VBA, Bloomberg or other market data platforms an advantage.
- Clear and structured communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Professional qualifications (e.g., CFA) or project management experience a plus.
Location: London
Salary: £75,000 - £100,000
Please note our client is unable to offer sponsorship for this opportunity. Finally, should you not be contacted within five working days of submitting your application, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for the opportunity. We will however be in touch should there be any other opportunities of potential interest that are suiting to your skills.
For similar roles, please follow Tom Parker and Miryco Consultants on LinkedIn. Miryco Consultants - LinkedIn
Analyst - ICS Acquisition Investment Strategy
Posted 16 days ago
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At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
**How will you make an impact in this role?**
The Acquisition and Customer Marketing team within ICS CoE drives acquisition success across 23 international markets. As an Analyst in the ICS Acquisition Investment Strategy team, you will play a critical role in supporting the optimisation of acquisition investments, driving performance insights, and enabling data-driven decisions that contribute to ICS growth.
The role of Analyst - ICS Acquisition Investment Strategy will report into Director - ICS Investment Optimization Strategy. This role will be responsible for overseeing and re-imagining our acquisition investment engine, optimizing for efficiency and ROI. The scope of this role includes supporting on defining a strategy and roadmap to enhance our Investment Optimization (I/O) ecosystem in close partnership with Finance, Risk, Analytics and our Market partners. In addition, this person will lead performance insights for regular leadership updates and have a pulse on the latest acquisition performance trends, performance drivers and big bets.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Partner with acquisition, finance, and analytics teams to monitor performance across markets, channels, and products, surfacing growth opportunities and strategic trade-offs.
+ Lead the development of performance dashboards and insights for senior leadership during Investment Optimisation (IO) planning cycles.
+ Evaluate ongoing investment performance, generating actionable insights and challenging the status quo to improve ROI.
+ Synthesise market-level insights to contribute to investment strategy roadmaps and identify unfunded opportunities with high ROI potential.
+ Facilitate communication flows between market acquisition teams and central stakeholders to ensure transparency and strategic alignment.
+ Prepare executive-level materials for strategic reviews, including fact packs and BUR materials.
+ Continuously enhance reporting tools in collaboration with the analytics CoE to support data-driven decision-making.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ **Strong analytical skills with experience in interpreting complex datasets and translating them into actionable insights.**
+ **Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools; ability to build clear, impactful presentations.**
+ **Effective communicator with the ability to simplify complex findings for diverse audiences, including senior stakeholders.**
+ **Collaborative mindset with comfort working in a fast-paced, global environment.**
+ **Familiarity with marketing investment optimisation and card issuing business dynamics is a strong plus.**
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United Kingdom is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
**Qualifications**
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
+ Competitive base salaries
+ Bonus incentives
+ Support for financial-well-being and retirement
+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
+ Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
+ Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
+ Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
+ Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
+ Career development and training opportunities
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
**Job:** Marketing
**Primary Location:** United Kingdom-London-London
**Schedule** Full-time
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Senior Financial Analyst - Investment Strategy
Posted 10 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and refine financial models to support investment strategy formulation.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of financial markets, economic trends, and investment opportunities.
- Evaluate the performance of existing investment portfolios and recommend adjustments.
- Prepare comprehensive financial reports, forecasts, and projections for senior management.
- Conduct due diligence on potential investments and assess associated risks.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment of investment strategies with organisational goals.
- Monitor regulatory changes and their potential impact on investment strategies.
- Communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in investment management.
- Proven experience as a Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst, or similar role within the finance industry.
- Strong financial modelling, data analysis, and quantitative skills.
- In-depth knowledge of financial markets, investment vehicles, and portfolio management.
- Proficiency in financial analysis software and tools (e.g., Excel, Bloomberg, FactSet).
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
- CFA charterholder or candidate is highly preferred.
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
Head of Investment Strategy - Fintech
Posted 20 days ago
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Investment Strategy Associate - Private Markets
Posted today
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Miryco Consultants are working with a top tier pension fund to bolster their investment strategy function. This role offers the chance to contribute to the design and delivery of portfolio strategy across a diverse private markets platform, covering asset allocation, thematic research, and long-term capital planning.
You’ll be part of a collaborative team shaping how capital is allocated across private markets, develop forward-looking portfolio strategies, and respond to structural trends influencing global investment. The role combines analytical rigour with creative problem-solving and will give you the opportunity to develop practical tools that support decision-making in areas where established industry standards are often limited.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development of long-term portfolio allocation frameworks, including analysis and presentations for senior investment committees.
- Build and enhance portfolio management tools to monitor exposures, risk sensitivities, forward planning, and performance drivers.
- Provide quantitative and qualitative input into thematic research projects (e.g., sustainability, demographic shifts, digital transformation).
- Contribute to scenario analysis and cashflow modelling to assess portfolio resilience under different macroeconomic environments.
- Maintain and evolve internal strategy infrastructure and ensure data integrity across tools and reporting.
- Prepare materials for senior stakeholders, including investment reviews and strategy updates.
- Collaborate with colleagues across investment, performance, and risk teams to ensure alignment of private markets strategy with broader investment objectives.
- Act as an ambassador for the strategy team, supporting a positive, open, and collaborative culture.
Experience:
- Degree in economics, finance, or a related subject (MSc preferred but not essential).
- Previous experience in strategy, research, or portfolio analysis roles (experience within private markets, pensions, or insurance beneficial but not essential).
- Strong analytical toolkit – advanced Excel skills are essential; knowledge of Python, VBA, Bloomberg or other market data platforms an advantage.
- Clear and structured communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Professional qualifications (e.g., CFA) or project management experience a plus.
Location: London
Salary: £75,000 - £100,000
Please note our client is unable to offer sponsorship for this opportunity. Finally, should you not be contacted within five working days of submitting your application, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for the opportunity. We will however be in touch should there be any other opportunities of potential interest that are suiting to your skills.
For similar roles, please follow Tom Parker and Miryco Consultants on LinkedIn. Miryco Consultants - LinkedIn