Performance Data Analyst - 6 month secondment

We are Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), the asset-management arm of Legal & General Group. Our purpose is to create a better future through responsible investing. We strive to achieve this through a strong sense of partnership with our clients, working together to achieve positive long-term outcomes. We draw on industry-leading expertise to innovate constantly across public and private assets, index and active strategies. And we are a responsible investor, rising to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. 

We are truly international, present where our clients need us. Our teams around the world are highly dedicated, professional and collaborative and we draw strength from our diversity of talent. We are clear on what we stand for and our commitment to inclusivity anchors our behaviours. 

Legal and General Investment Management’s Performance and Attribution team are looking to hire a Performance Data Analyst on a 6 month contract to help deliver timely and accurate data to LGIM’s Performance System.

This role will see you responsible for data management and control tasks for the Performance and Attribution reporting team, processing data for internal and external funds, managing and fixing data queries raised and evaluating data sources, quality and flows and making recommendations and implementing improvements.

What you'll be doing:

• Processing data for internal and external funds within B-One, and perform other ad hoc queries as required
• Managing and fixing data queries and issues raised by performance and attribution teams
• Completing all tasks within agreed deadlines ensuring appropriate procedures and controls are adhered to
• Providing an efficient and cost effective service to internal and external clients and management ensuring that the service is provided on a timely basis and in accordance with agreed service levels
• Ensuring appropriate controls and procedures are in place for all functions within the team and supporting documentation is up to date
• Continually seeking to understand and satisfy our clients (whether internal or external) requirements, developing procedures, processes and systems to support these requirements.
• Assisting with any new developments and projects to improve efficiency and productivity, raising the profile of the Performance Data team.
• Maintaining threshold competency status in line with FSA guidelines as necessary to carry out responsibilities, through completion of training and keeping update to date with market changes.

Who we're looking for:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of data management and processing e.g. data storage and data lakes etc
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of data systems and tools e.g. Python, VBA, Excel, PoweBI etc
• A solid understanding of the financial data industry, various asset classes and data technologies
• An understanding of Fixed Income & Equity Attribution data is preferred
• The ability to meet strict deadlines/KPI’s & SLA’s
• Client focused and able to liaise with all levels of seniority
• An ability to identify & propose process improvements
• Interested or working towards Investment Related Qualification (IAQ/IMC/CIPM)
• Experience with performance, risk or operational functions in asset management firm is beneficial
• Performance and attribution system experience is desirable. E.g. B-one, Aladdin, Bloomberg PORT etc
• A high level of numeracy with good attention to detail

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 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.