Investment Analyst

Aviva; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus 8% of salary

Pension 14%

27–29 days holiday

Private Medical Benefit

Matching Share Plan

Save As You Earn

Volunteer days

Flexible benefits

Cycle to work

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Aviva is seeking an Investment Analyst to join the Customer Investments team in the UK. You will support investment oversight, governance, and performance analysis, turning complex data into clear insights for senior stakeholders.

Join a dynamic team delivering strong financial outcomes for millions of customers, with opportunities to work on ESG, regulatory reporting, and automation using modern tools and AI-driven approaches. Flexible working locations are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in an investment-related role with knowledge of performance and strategy.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities with financial mathematics understanding.
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting automation; exposure to Python/R/GenAI is beneficial.
• Relevant degree or progress towards CFA/IMC is advantageous but not essential.
• Good organisation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support investment oversight and governance activities with insights.
• Produce management information and analyze investment performance.
• Assist senior stakeholders with informed investment decisions.
• Collaborate with asset managers and cross-functional teams on reporting.

Skills

Investment knowledge

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Programming/GenAI exposure

Finance ethics/markets

Education

Degree in finance/commerce

CFA/IMC helpful

Tools

Excel (VBA)

Python/R

Data analysis tools

GenAI awareness

Job description

Investment Analyst

Salary – York c. £35,000 London c. £44,000

This is a great job for someone who is passionate about investments and wants to develop their career within a leading asset owner.

Whether you're already working in an investment analyst role or looking to build on your investment reporting, governance, or performance analysis experience, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical expertise while helping deliver strong customer outcomes. We're looking for someone with strong analytical skills, a genuine interest in financial markets, and the ability to turn complex investment data into meaningful insights.

A bit about the job:

You'll be joining a dynamic Customer Investments team responsible for delivering strong financial outcomes for millions of customers. As an Investment Analyst, you'll support investment oversight and governance activities by producing insightful management information, analysing investment performance, and helping senior stakeholders make informed investment decisions.

Working closely with external asset managers, investment specialists, and colleagues across Aviva's Chief Investment Office and Wealth business, you'll contribute to investment due diligence, ESG and climate risk monitoring, regulatory reporting, and strategic projects. You'll also help enhance reporting capabilities through automation, dashboard development, and the use of emerging technologies including AI, ensuring our investment oversight remains efficient, scalable, and forward-looking.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Experience in an investment-related role, with an understanding of investment performance, investment strategy, and a range of asset classes
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with a good understanding of financial mathematics and investment principles
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using reporting, automation, or data analysis tools; exposure to Python, R, VBA, or GenAI tools would be advantageous
• Relevant degree or progress towards an investment qualification such as the CFA, Investment Management Certificate (IMC), or similar is beneficial but not essential
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and work effectively with a variety of stakeholders

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Starting salary between c. £35,000 and c. £44,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 8% of annual salary, (actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.)
• Generous pension scheme - e.g. if you put in 8%, Aviva adds 14%
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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