Company Description
The brand with the brolly is choosing today to change tomorrow. Since 1836, we’ve grown to become one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurance brands.
We’re all here to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term, and create value for our shareholders - helping to shape a better future for society and the planet.
We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it.
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn?
Seeking a challenging role? Join the 2024 LGIM Graduate Programme to grow your technical and commercial skills.
Dive into Global Operations and Global Client Service Operations who are an integral part of the business and critical to LGIM’s future success.
We can only accept one application per cycle for our graduate roles, so please consider this before submitting as your first application will be considered your only application.
We recruit on a rolling basis and expect this vacancy to close before the deadline. To be in with the best chance of securing a role, please submit your application ASAP
Job Description
What You’ll Do
- Rotate through diverse roles in Global Operations & Global Client Service Operations.
- Experience asset classes, fund structures, and client interaction.
- Expand your Professional Network.
- Gain industry accreditation opportunities.
- Based in Cardiff, network with London teams.
- Access Mentorship Schemes for your growth.
Areas You’ll Develop Expertise In
- Funds Operations
- Performance & Attribution
- Regulatory Reporting
- Business Management
- Investment Guideline Monitoring
- Retail Operations
- Client Services
- Agile Client Delivery
- Fund Support
“The uniqueness of the opportunity to sample and learn three different roles over three years differentiated the scheme from other, one-dimensional programmes available at the time of applying.” – Kieran Hopkins, Valuations Oversight Analyst
A ‘Day in Your Life’ in our team
- Oversight of global post-trade activities.
- Support LGIMs global fund services and reporting.
- Review fund performance calculations
- Create material for client pitch and due diligence meetings
- Produce materials for management updates.
- Manage operational risks and resilience
- Collaborate on projects.
Growth Opportunities
- Business awareness spotlight sessions.
- Self-development courses.
- Interaction with senior leadership.
- Networking opportunities
- Access to wide range of training opportunities
“I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to network with several professionals within the Global Operations department. No one has been too busy to share what they do and answer any questions I’ve had about their respective areas.” – Sara Elhaloul, COB & Onboarding Analyst Investment Operations
Qualifications
First and foremost, we are looking for people with an inquisitive mind and a desire to learn. We’re not expecting prior industry experience, but we’ll want to see that you have the tools to develop quickly. These include:
- 2.1 Degree in any subject. - we are open to all subject backgrounds
- An analytical and numeracy mindset.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Flexibility and teamwork.
- High energy, dynamism, and commitment.
- Proficiency in IT (Excel, PowerPoint).
- Organised with effective prioritisation.
If you have any of the following, please tell us:
- Strong Excel skills.
- Data-related knowledge (e.g., Python).
- Understanding of investment markets.
Additional Information
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.
Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Our employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, 25 days’ holiday, private medical insurance, discretionary performance related bonuses, paid overtime, a variety of share schemes, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products. Your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.
The brand with the brolly is choosing today to change tomorrow.
Since 1836, we’ve grown to become one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurance brands.
We’re all here to improve the lives of our customers, build a better society for the long term, and create value for our shareholders - helping to shape a better future for society and the planet.
We need people who share our ambitions, agility and entrepreneurial spirit to help us do it.
At L&G, you’ll find a balance that helps you be your best. Empowered by hybrid working, we’re supported by technology and workplaces that enable us to work effectively wherever we are. We come together in offices to collaborate and connect, and use time at home for individual, focused activities. And, when we achieve great things, we celebrate our success and reward strong performance.
Today, there’s over 10,000 of us, working towards our mission, with plenty of opportunities to grow your career as we grow L&G. Will you join us?
Great minds don’t have to think alike, so we welcome voices from all backgrounds. Bringing together people with different life experiences helps us build empathy with our customers and drive innovation.
We don’t just talk about it, we actively promote diversity and equitable opportunities for all. That means our employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status. In fact, we embrace every dimension of diversity to reflect the customers and communities we serve.
We think it’s important to create an inclusive environment where we can all belong, contribute and drive progress, where you can develop and grow, and be empowered. We want you to use your voice to help us build a better tomorrow.
We all work differently, and have different needs, which is why. we’re always open to discussing flexible working arrangements. Likewise, we’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs during our recruiting process.
So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.
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