Investment Specialist - Private market fund-of-funds

The world of investment is changing. Our vision at Legal & 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 currently seeking an Investment Specialist focused on Fund-of-Fund Investments across private markets to join our team to help drive continued growth for the Multi-Asset and Asset Allocation teams. We are expanding our multi-asset fund range with a private market focused strategy to support the ongoing growth of our defined contribution (DC) business and to expand the range of investment options available for DC investors

This is a fantastic opportunity for an inquisitive fast learner with an interest in multi-asset, private markets, and fund-of-fund investments. We are looking for candidates who are intellectually curious, with strong quantitative and investment skills and who enjoy working in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

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.

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

• Collaborating with fund managers to market the private market fund-of-fund by leading presentation development for client pitches and client updates
• Evolving the positioning of products by understanding the competitive landscape and client needs in the DC market
• Production of high-quality investment, market and fund content using a variety of mediums
  working with the marketing team to enhance the teams’ brand and market presence, including leveraging the team’s content to create an impact on social media
• Collaborating with the other Investment Specialists in the production of regular reporting and commentary
• Ensuring RFPs are completed to the highest standards by populating and maintaining the RFP content management library
• Be the point of contact for specific client and consultant enquiries, with the opportunity for direct client contact

• Educated to degree standard in a science, engineering, economics, IT, business or maths based discipline
• Experience in the investment industry with knowledge of private market asset classes and fund structures
• Experience managing long term projects while maintaining quality of day to day deliverables
• Experience creating strong content with excellent verbal and written communications and a creative flare
• Previous private market and fund-of-fund experience
• In depth knowledge of UK defined contribution market
• Experience or interest in ESG investing is a plus but not a pre-requisite

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.