Senior Investment Analyst - (Risk & Regulatory Oversight)

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.

The Oversight Analyst will be a member of the Investment Oversight team, delivering 1st Line assurance control improvements and Management Information to the CIO and senior management of the firm.

What you'll be doing:

• Ensuring regulatory developments are embedded into the operating environment and impacted teams adjust their arrangements (policies and procedures) as required   
• Reviewing policies, procedures and any other documentation relevant to Investment ensuring the correct balance of control is counterweighted with the needs of the business
• Identifying root causes of issues/errors and develop effective remediation plans & improving Investment processes and controls in order to mitigate breaches and improve the overall risk environment.
• Preparing trend reports, risk themes and , and share findings and common issues with Investment teams to capture ‘lessons learnt’ thereby improving Investments-wide processes and governance
• Supporting the Investment teams in complying with the Risk Framework and performing the annual Risk and Control Self Assessment (RCSA)
• Representing Investment on the LGIM Operational Resilience forum and support Investment teams in achieving required maturity ratings for business continuity and important business services
• Supporting the Investments teams in preparation for Internal Audits & Compliance reviews
• Ensuring the teams are receiving enough 1st Line support in terms of process design and review from the Role Holder and the PDA team

Who we're looking for:

• A breadth of regulatory knowledge; and base understanding of the FCA High Level & Business standards including PRIN, SYSC, COBS, MAR
• An understanding of the Investment Management industry, products and investment structures, Candidates must have an eye for detail and have the market experience to understand the different asset classes and associated product ranges. 
• Must have worked in Investment / Asset Management in a comparable Compliance or Risk role or have a proven track record in the role’s core competencies including compliance monitoring. Audit or process assurance experience would be viewed favourably
• Able to demonstrate a collaborative approach with other teams to encourage engagement and a positive culture of compliance and risk management on the investments floor
• The Role Holder should also demonstrate ability to work effectively, both as a collaborative team player but also individually, with great attention to detail, display enthusiasm and a high level of initiative and be a good fit for a dynamic team.
• Must be able to demonstrate experience and competency in data visualisation tools and Excel. Python experience would be beneficial.

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.