Graduate Analyst - DC Pensions Advisory, Edinburgh

Isio; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Study support

Development opportunities

Friendly team

Job summary

Isio in Edinburgh is seeking a Graduate Analyst to join the Defined Contribution Pensions Investment Advisory team. You will support client work, learn pensions, investment strategy and financial markets while studying for a CFA or equivalent qualification.

You will be supported with study leave, mentoring and structured development as you balance work with your professional studies. This entry role offers a permanent position from day one and strong early career growth.

Qualifications

• You’ll be curious and analytical with an interest in data, technology and business problem-solving.
• Ability to work with numbers and explain technical concepts clearly to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare DC pensions investment performance reports for clients.
• Draft investment reports on fund selection and default strategy reviews.
• Research pension providers, investment managers and products.
• Support provider reviews by analysing tender responses and findings.
• Build financial models to illustrate investment risks and returns.
• Monitor how client investment strategies perform against objectives.
• Assist with capital markets views and investment opportunities.
• Respond to provider and client queries via email and phone.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Numerical reasoning

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree or higher

Job description

Isio in Edinburgh is seeking a Graduate Analyst to join the Defined Contribution Pensions Investment Advisory team. You will support client work, learn pensions, investment strategy and financial markets while studying for a CFA or equivalent qualification.

You will be supported with study leave, mentoring and structured development as you balance work with your professional studies. This entry role offers a permanent position from day one and strong early career growth.