Fund Manager Assistant

Legal & General; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking a Fund Management Assistant to enhance their Multi-Asset and Asset Allocation teams. This role offers the opportunity to engage in quantitative analysis, support investment decisions, and contribute to fund marketing initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and analytical skills, along with effective communication abilities. Join a company recognized for its leadership in the asset management sector and enjoy an inclusive culture that values diversity.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive culture that values diversity

Qualifications

• Understanding of asset classes and derivatives.
• Experience in quantitative work and maintaining analytical tools.
• Knowledge of regions in institutional and retail investment contexts.

Responsibilities

• Conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis to support investment decisions.
• Providing day-to-day support of the funds and managing operational processes.
• Supporting fund marketing and maintaining standard fund documents.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Project management

Programming in Python

Education

Degree in science, engineering, economics, IT, business, maths, or finance/economics

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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 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 investment management, investment consulting, banking, and academia, working 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 managing and growing our diversified fund range. The team’s experience spans investment management, consulting, banking, and academia, serving pension funds, insurers, and retail clients.

What you'll be doing

• Conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis to support investment decision-making and risk management.
• Providing day-to-day support of the funds, including managing operational processes and follow-up analysis.
• Supporting fund marketing, maintaining, and creating standard fund documents such as commentaries, thought pieces, and updates across multi-asset strategies.
• Involvement in strategic initiatives to extend the fund range and improve portfolio-related infrastructure, including automation and analytical tools development.
• Progressing delegated tasks from fund managers independently, working across the LGIM business.

Qualifications

• Degree in a science, engineering, economics, IT, business, or maths-based discipline, or finance/economics.
• Understanding of asset classes and derivatives.
• Ability to assist with client communications, including reports, presentations, and research publications.
• Experience in quantitative work and maintaining analytical tools.
• Project management experience and effective delegation skills.
• Programming skills, ideally in Python and other languages.
• Knowledge of regions in institutional and retail investment contexts.
• Methodical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.

Additional Information: Legal & General is a leading financial services organization, recognized in 2023 for its leadership and sector performance. We are among the world’s largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers, and insurers. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and supports flexible working arrangements. If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you.