Asset Allocation Research Analyst - Early Career

Legal & General

Greater London

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contribution

Healthcare plan (permanent employees)

Job summary

Legal & General is seeking a Research Analyst to join the Asset Allocation team. This is an excellent entry- to early-career opportunity for someone passionate about financial markets, macroeconomics and investing.

You will work with economists, strategists and portfolio managers to shape investment views and develop analytical tools used across multi-asset portfolios. You’ll contribute to strategy, assist with macroeconomic research and build scorecards and indicators while developing your own

Qualifications

Degree in Economics, Finance or closely related subject.
1–3 years' relevant experience within investments, financial markets or economics.
Strong understanding of investment fundamentals and analytical techniques.
Genuine passion for financial markets and macroeconomics.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Supporting strategy and research activity across the Multi Asset team.
Assisting economists and strategists with macroeconomic and market research projects.
Building and maintaining analytical tools, scorecards and market indicators.
Updating existing research frameworks and datasets.
Supporting the generation of investment ideas across multiple asset classes.
Analysing economic, market and investment data.
Maintaining and improving team research infrastructure.
Collaborating with portfolio managers and other investment professionals.