Investment Analyst

Investment Analyst - Private Markets
Salary - Competitive
Based in the Midlands - Hybrid Working

About Us
LGPS Central Limited is a fund management company, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), managing the pooled assets of nine Midlands-based local government pension funds.

With combined assets of approximately £45bn, and representing the retirement savings of over 900,000 scheme members across over 2000 employers, LGPS Central Limited’s Partner Funds are; Cheshire Pension Fund, Derbyshire Pension Fund, Leicestershire Pension Fund, Nottinghamshire Pension Fund, Shropshire Pension Fund, Staffordshire Pension Fund, West Midlands Pension Fund, West Midlands Integrated Transport Authority Pension Fund, and Worcestershire Pension Fund.

Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds.

The Role
LGPS Central Limited is seeking to recruit an Investment Analysts - Private Markets to be based in the Wolverhampton offices of LGPS Central Limited. The successful candidate will work across the Private Markets team to deliver high quality investment analysis across all relevant asset classes: Private Credit, Private Equity, Infrastructure and Real Estate.

Requirements
The ideal candidate will hold a degree level qualification and/or a relevant industry qualification with experience of and knowledge of financial analysis of private debt investments of 5 years plus.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience/Competence:

• Experience of investment processes within Private Market asset classes, preferably gained with an asset manager or other financial institution.
• Knowledge of the Private Markets investment landscapes and understanding of the inherent risk- reward relationship
• Demonstrated skill in originating, analysing and recommending investments
• IMC gained and working towards CFA qualification or similar, or relevant investment experience would be an advantage
• Highly organised, proactive and motivated self-starter.
• High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas.
• Excellent judgement and analytical skills.
• First class interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree and/or professional qualification
• IMC gained and working towards CFA or similar qualification or relevant investment experience would be a plus.

What do we offer?
We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays
• 2 days paid volunteering days.
• An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays
• Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities
• Welfare and Family-friendly policies
• An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme
• Enhanced pay for new parents
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support
• Hybrid Working
• Brand New Office Space
• Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wolverhampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What are your Salary Expecations?
• Do you currently hold an IMC or Equivalent certification?

Experience:

• Investment Analyst: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wolverhampton