Analyst

Legal & General; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is looking for an Attribution Analyst. This role involves delivering high-quality attribution analysis across various investment strategies and designing enhancements to models. Candidates should possess a degree in a quantitative subject and have skills in Python. The company offers a collaborative environment, flexible working options, and numerous benefits including a generous pension contribution and healthcare plans.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Healthcare plan for permanent employees

At least 25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Degree-level education, preferably in a quantitative subject.
• Understanding of Python would be beneficial.
• Good understanding of bond mathematics.
• Experience with version control systems like GitHub is advantageous.
• Knowledge of the investment management industry.
• Genuine interest in financial markets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Produce and develop attribution analysis across various strategies.
• Design and implement enhancements to attribution models.
• Translate client requirements into scalable solutions using Python and Excel.
• Participate in meetings with fund managers and specialists.
• Ensure appropriate controls and procedures are in place within the team.
• Share knowledge and collaborate with colleagues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in a quantitative subject

Tools

Python

Excel

GitHub

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for an Attribution Analyst to join our Performance & Attribution team. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality attribution analysis across a range of strategies, including LDI, Multi-Asset and Fixed Income. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, contribute to innovative solutions, and make a real impact on how we serve our clients.

• Producing and developing attribution analysis across LDI, Multi-Asset and Fixed Income strategies
• Designing and implementing enhancements to LDI and Multi-Asset attribution models
• Translating complex client requirements into scalable solutions using Python and Excel
• Participating in meetings with fund managers, strategists and product specialists
• Seeking to understand and meet client requirements
• Ensuring appropriate controls and procedures are in place within the team
• Sharing knowledge and collaborating with colleagues
• Staying informed about markets, investments, methodologies and LGIM products

Qualifications

Who we’re looking for:

• Degree-level education, preferably in a quantitative subject
• An understanding of Python would be beneficial
• Good understanding of bond mathematics
• Experience with version control systems such as GitHub (advantageous)
• Knowledge of the investment management industry
• Genuine interest in financial markets
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly

Benefits

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance‑related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (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 (permanent employees only)
• There are 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

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 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 care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part‑time, term‑time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand, we accommodate requests when we can. 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. Share this article