Investment Analyst

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in Wolverhampton is seeking a Fixed Income Investment Analyst to join their team. This role involves supporting portfolio managers in achieving high-quality investment outcomes and contributing to responsible investing. Ideal candidates will have a degree, IMC qualification, and relevant experience, with a strong interest in Fixed Income investing.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Additional paid company day and holidays

Welfare and family-friendly policies

Enhanced pay for new parents

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification required.
• IMC qualification and CFA pursuit preferred.
• Relevant experience in Fixed Income investment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analysis and oversight of multi-manager portfolios.
• Research and monitor underlying holdings.
• Liaise with external and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Investment analysis

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Education

Degree-level qualification

IMC qualification

Working towards CFA

Job description

Job Opportunity: Fixed Income Investment Analyst

Are you ready to take the next step in your investment management career? We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional to join our Fixed Income team based in Wolverhampton.

In this role, you will work closely with Portfolio Managers and the Investment Director to support high-quality investment outcomes across our Fixed Income funds. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to responsible investing, gain exposure to a wide range of portfolio management activities, and help shape the future of our Fixed Income strategies.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting in the analysis and oversight of multi-manager portfolios.
2. Researching and monitoring underlying holdings.
3. Liaising with external and internal stakeholders.

About Us

LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is an FCA-regulated asset manager for eight local authority pension funds, managing nearly £45bn of assets. We are committed to responsible investment across all asset classes and are proud of our inclusive workplace culture, recognized through multiple awards.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will hold a degree-level qualification, have gained the IMC qualification, and be working towards the CFA qualification. Relevant experience in Fixed Income investment is preferred. Continuous learning and knowledge updating are encouraged.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in investment/financial analysis, particularly Fixed Income.
• Ability to originate, analyze, and recommend investments, with documented rationale.
• High professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas.
• Strong interest in Fixed Income investing.
• Excellent judgment, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Initiative and responsibility in workflow management.

Qualifications

• IMC qualification; working towards CFA or similar is a plus.

What We Offer

Our benefits package includes:

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Additional paid company day and holidays
• Welfare and family-friendly policies
• Enhanced pay for new parents
• 24/7 health and wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Programme