At a Glance
- Tasks: Support development of in-house fund management tools and automate processes.
- Company: Join L&G Asset Management, a leader in finance with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous holiday, healthcare, and electric car scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a focus on career development await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while developing your coding skills.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of Python and a passion for problem-solving are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Junior Python Developer – Index Analytics and Technology
Due to internal progression and the growth of the Index team, we’re looking to hire a Junior Python Developer to 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.
It is a varied role offering exposure to many internal teams within L&G Asset Management.
Candidates should have proven experience building internal relationships, knowledge of Python programming and a passion for automating processes and proactively solving problems for our clients.
- What you’ll be doing
- Providing support and carrying out development on in‑house fund management tools for Fund Managers and Senior Fund Managers.
- Participating in ad‑hoc quantitative and qualitative research and preparing material for investment reports.
- Helping analyse corporate actions and recommending actions to take.
- Assisting with client servicing, including responding to client requests and preparing materials for client and 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.
- Analysing and attributing portfolio performance.
- Automating processes and proactively solving issues for internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in Investment Management or finance is preferable, though we will also consider candidates with proven programming skills from other industries.
- Proven knowledge of Python or demonstrable experience with other coding languages is essential.
- Demonstrable knowledge of a variety of asset classes, with a focus on index preferred.
- Creative, with the ability to identify potential issues and create solutions.
- Experience of developing processes to improve or support client requests is advantageous.
- Proactive, and keen to learn and develop.
- Have previously reviewed or evaluated index strategies or benchmarks.
Benefits
- Participation in our annual performance‑related bonus plan and share schemes.
- Generous pension contribution.
- Life assurance.
- Healthcare plan (permanent employees only).
- At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, and 26 days after 2 years’ service. Option to buy and sell holiday.
- Competitive family leave.
- Electric car scheme – option to hire a brand‑new electric car through tax‑efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only).
- Discounts on our products and a range of high‑street stores and online.
- Enjoyment of redesigned workspaces and wellbeing‑focused office environment.
- Additional Information
At L&G, we believe it’s possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all.
If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences.
We are led by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing, and we provide initiatives to support you developing your career and excelling.
We are open to discussing flexible working options, including part‑time, term‑time and job shares.
If you don’t meet every criterion, consider what strengths you bring to our purpose.
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