Graduate Investment Analyst

CityGrad; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Director to support the investment group. The successful candidate will engage in data management, produce insightful reports, and assist in investment meetings. Ideal for recent graduates eager to grow in the financial services sector with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Entry level position for recent graduates looking to start a career in investments.
• Understanding of financial markets, especially fixed income markets.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and validate datasets from various sources.
• Produce and distribute recurring investment reports.
• Support investment meetings and conduct analyses as needed.

Skills

Data management skills

Analytical tools experience

Attention to detail

Strong motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

CityGrad - Director - Passionate about discovering the Future Leaders of Tomorrow.

We are seeking a motivated, detail-orientated junior professional to join the investment group of a global financial company, reporting directly to the Chief Investment Officer. The role is designed for individuals who will bring strong data management skills, experience with modern analytical tools and the ability to deliver timely, accurate and insightful reports. This role offers hands‑on exposure to markets, portfolio processes and senior management as well as opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities:

Data & Analytics

• Collect, clean, and validate datasets from market data providers, internal systems, and external sources.
• Build and document efficient data pipelines and workflows.
• Support the automation and streamlining of data processes, while partnering with internal and external teams to improve data flows and reporting infrastructure, including construction of investment databases

Investment Reporting

• Produce and distribute recurring reports (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) covering market developments, portfolio performance and risk metrics, reviewed by CIO and Senior Management.
• Create ad hoc reports, dashboards and visualizations to support decision‑making.
• Support senior members of the Treasury team in the management of banking operations, cash flow forecasting, and capital management.

Investment Support

• Participate in regularly scheduled manager and investment meetings
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis as requested.

Requirements:

• Recent graduate/ junior looking to build their career within investments
• General understanding and interest in financial markets, especially fixed income markets
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and consistency in work.
• Highly motivated individual, eager to learn, able to work both independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet aggressive deadlines.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Analyst

Industries

• Investment Management