Investment Analyst

Legal & General is one of Europe’s largest asset managers, providing clients and partners with complex, responsible investment solutions, across public and private markets. As a global investor, we are present where our clients most need us – from Hong Kong and Singapore, to Chicago and major European financial hubs.

Created by combining our investment management (LGIM) and asset origination (LGC) capabilities, our Asset Management division works with our Institutional Retirement and Retail divisions to benefit our clients and customers – which include individual savers, pension scheme members and global institutions – and deliver enhanced shareholder returns.

Joining us means becoming part of a market-leading team, with capabilities across the full spectrum of asset classes, with an enduring commitment to responsible investment and creating long-term, sustainable value for our clients and partners.

We’re currently looking to hire an Investment Analyst to join L&G Asset Management Index Team. As Investment Analyst you’ll provide support with implementing the development on various in-house fund management tools, that assist our Fund Managers and Senior Fund Managers in the management of funds

This is a varied role offering exposure to many internal teams within L&G Asset Management. The successful individual will need to have proven experience of building internal relationships, have knowledge of the programming language Python and will thrive on automating processes and working proactively to problem solve issues for our clients

What you'll be doing:

• Providing support on and carry out development on various in-house fund management tools that assist Fund Managers and Senior Fund Managers in the management of funds. These tools include spreadsheets, databases and other SQL/VB/VBA-based programs
• Participating in ad-hoc (Quantitative and Qualitative) researches and prepare material for investment reports as required.
• Help in analysing corporate actions and recommend action to take
• Assisting with client-servicing, including helping to respond to client requests and helping to prepare materials for client/consultant presentations
• Producing various reports, including fund holding, attribution, and risk reports, on a regular basis
• Assisting with analyses of portfolio breakdowns and transfers, index construction and changes with analysing and attributing portfolio performance

Who we're looking for:

• Previous experience of working within Investment Management or finance is preferable, however we will also consider candidates with proven programming skills from other industries
• Proven knowledge of Python or demonstrable experience with another coding language is highly advantageous
• Knowledge of how to evaluate an index and strong Investment/Financial knowledge would be nice to have
• A demonstrable knowledge of a variety of asset classes, with a focus on index preferable
• Creative, with the ability to identify potential issues, and create solutions accordingly
• Experience of developing processes to improve/support client requests advantageous
• Proactive, and keen to learn and develop
• Excellent written communication skills as well as strong presentation skills

Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer: 

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes  
• Generous pension contribution  
• Life assurance   
• Private medical insurance (permanent employees only) 
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday 
• Competitive family leave 
• Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice 
• There are the many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online   
• In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart 

Legal & General is a leading financial services group and major global investor, 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 aim to build a better society for the long term by investing our customers’ money in things that make life better for everyone.

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming 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.

If you’re open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.