Fund Manager Assistant, London

Job Description

We are seeking a Fund Management Assistant to join our team to help drive continued growth for the Multi-Asset and Asset Allocation teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for an inquisitive fast learner with an interest in multi-asset and investments. 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. The team brings experience from across investment management, investment consulting, banking and academia, and works with pension funds, insurers and retail clients. All funds within Asset Allocation benefit from the input and expertise of the team’s investment strategists, economists and fund managers. Within the Asset Allocation team, LGIM’s Multi-Asset Funds team is responsible for the management and growth of our diversified fund range.

What you’ll be doing

1. Quantitative and qualitative analysis to support investment decision making and risk management;
2. Day-to-day support of the funds, including responsibility for regular operational processes and follow-up analysis as necessary;
3. Supporting fund marketing, maintaining and creating standard fund documents (such as fund commentaries, regular thought pieces, updates of existing material) across multi-asset strategies;
4. Involvement in strategic initiatives to extend the fund range and portfolio related infrastructure, including automation of existing processes, improvement and development of analytical tools, representing the front office for new fund setup and change processes;
5. Independently progress delegated tasks from the fund managers, working across the LGIM business.

Qualifications

1. Educated to degree standard in a science, engineering, economics, IT, business or maths-based discipline, a degree in finance or economics.
2. Understanding of underlying asset classes and derivatives.
3. Ability to assist with client communications (investment reports, presentations, research publications).
4. Ability to assist in quantitative work, including maintaining and improving tools.
5. Experience managing projects and delegating effectively while maintaining quality of deliverables.
6. Experience with programming, ideally in Python.
7. In-depth knowledge of one or more regions in institutional and/or retail investors and funds.
8. Experience with programming in multiple languages.
9. A methodical approach to problem solving and troubleshooting.
10. Excellent time management, written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

Legal & General is a leading financial services organisation, named 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 discuss 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.

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