Fund Oversight Analyst ( 24 month Fixed Term Contract)

Legal & General; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in London is seeking a Fund Oversight Analyst to ensure the accuracy and compliance of fund valuation processes. The role involves overseeing unit price validation, ensuring operational controls with third-party administrators, and collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates should have strong knowledge of various fund types and regulatory standards. This position offers competitive benefits and fosters an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

Generous pension contribution

Healthcare plan for permanent employees

25+ days holiday

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of various fund types including SICAV, UCITS ICAV.
• Solid understanding of UK and international pricing regulations.
• Experience in monitoring compliance and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily and weekly unit price validation.
• Ensure timely data delivery for fund valuations.
• Investigate breaches and communicate findings.
• Review performance data and coordinate approvals.

Skills

SICAV knowledge

Understanding of regulatory standards

Technical product oversight

Knowledge of outsourced fund ranges

Experience in financial markets

Fund valuation understanding

Supplier relationship knowledge

Education

IOC Levels 1–3 or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

We're currently looking to hire a Fund Oversight Analyst to join L&G Asset Management!

As a Fund Oversight Analyst, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of our fund valuation processes. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of fund types and contribute to the continuous improvement of our oversight framework.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Overseeing daily and weekly unit price validation across SICAV, UCITS ICAV, QIAIF ICAV, CCF, Liquidity, ETF, CIT, and Pooled Funds, using tolerance checks and benchmark comparisons to ensure pricing accuracy.
2. Undertaking operational controls by ensuring third-party administrators receive timely and accurate data for fund valuations, and monitoring compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
3. Maintaining operational relationships within L&G Asset Management and across outsourced relationships, ensuring that each performs their duty in accordance with regulatory guidelines, liaising with fund managers, operational teams, and stakeholders to ensure swift and accurate resolution of issues.
4. Investigating and communicating the cause of breaches, proposing process enhancements to mitigate risks, and ensuring a robust Root Cause analysis program.
5. Reviewing third-party performance data, coordinating fund manager approvals, and delivering accurate performance reports to internal stakeholders.
6. Completing monthly oversight of Third Party Administrator performance returns, fund manager approval processes, and data delivery.
7. Supporting cross-functional collaboration between oversight teams in London and Cardiff to ensure consistent processes and shared knowledge.

Qualifications:

1. Strong knowledge of SICAV, UCITS ICAV, QIAIF ICAV, CCF, Liquidity, ETF, with good knowledge of Unit Trusts, OEIC, ACS, CIT, and Pooled Funds.
2. Solid understanding of regulatory standards for pricing and valuations within the UK and internationally.
3. Technical product oversight experience and guidance on fund investments.
4. Strong knowledge of outsourced fund ranges, financial markets, and instruments.
5. Understanding of fund valuations and their components.
6. Knowledge of supplier relationships.
7. IOC Levels 1–3 or equivalent qualifications are beneficial but not essential.

Benefits:

• Participation in annual performance-related bonus and share schemes.
• Generous pension contribution, life assurance, healthcare plan (for permanent employees), and at least 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
• Option to buy and sell holiday, family leave, electric car scheme, employee discounts, and modern office spaces focused on wellbeing.

Additional Information:

At L&G, we foster an inclusive culture with opportunities for flexible working. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and are committed to your development and wellbeing. We welcome applications even if you don’t meet every criterion—bring your strengths and potential to our team.