Investment Analyst - Private Markets

LGPS Central; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management company in Wolverhampton is seeking an Investment Analyst - Private Markets to support high quality investment analysis across various asset classes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and financial skills, a degree or equivalent, and experience in Private Markets. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits, including a generous pension scheme and the opportunity for hybrid work.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays

2 days paid volunteering days

Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities

Hybrid Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Vitality Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience within an asset manager, pension fund, or financial institution.
• Understanding of risk reward dynamics in Private Markets.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and evaluation of Private Markets investment opportunities.
• Assist in due diligence and financial analysis on investments.
• Monitor performance and risk metrics for externally managed investments.

Skills

Experience or strong interest in Private Markets

Knowledge of Private Equity and Infrastructure

Strong financial and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Awareness of ESG considerations

Collaborative approach

High degree of integrity

Education

Degree level or equivalent

IMC achieved or in progress

CFA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment-where investment meets long term impact.

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment where long term investment meets meaningful impact.

Based in Wolverhampton, the Investment Analyst - Private Markets is a key member of the Private Markets team, supporting the delivery of high quality investment analysis across asset classes including Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure, and Property.

This role provides analytical, operational, and research support across the sourcing, due diligence, and monitoring of Private Markets investments. You'll work closely with colleagues across internal investment teams, Partner Funds, and external fund managers to deliver high quality analysis, due diligence, and reporting that informs robust investment decisions and long term performance.

As the Private Markets platform continues to expand in response to the UK Government's "Fit for the Future" agenda and wider LGPS reforms, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in an environment committed to research driven, responsible, and collaborative investing.

What you'll be doing :

As a Investments Analyst - Private Markets, here is a flavour of what you'll get involved in :

• Support the sourcing, evaluation, and recommendation of Private Markets investment opportunities across Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure, and Property.
• Assist in due diligence and financial analysis on target investments, including data gathering, modelling, and preparation of investment reports.
• Contribute to the launch and ongoing development of LGPS Central's Private Markets funds and strategies.
• Monitor externally managed investments, tracking performance and risk metrics, and producing clear reporting for senior management and Partner Funds.
• Support the integration of Responsible Investment and Stewardship principles within the investment process.
• Maintain accurate records, models, and databases to support effective reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Client & Advisory, Risk & Compliance, Operations) to ensure data accuracy, operational efficiency, and adherence to governance frameworks.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for the Investment Committee and Private Markets Investment Committee (PMIC).
• Contribute to a high performing, research driven, and collaborative team culture.
• Build productive working relationships with external managers, advisors, and service providers.

About Us

LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for eight local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £45bn+ of their assets. It is one of eight Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK.

LGPS Central's Partner Funds are :

• Cheshire Pension Fund
• Derbyshire Pension Fund
• Leicestershire Pension Fund
• Nottinghamshire Pension Fund
• Shropshire Pension Fund
• Staffordshire Pension Fund
• West Midlands Pension Fund
• Worcestershire Pension Fund

The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class.

LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links.

Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds.

Requirements

• Experience or strong interest in Private Markets, ideally gained within an asset manager, pension fund, or financial institution.
• Knowledge of Private Equity, Private Credit, Infrastructure, and Property, with an understanding of the risk reward dynamics in these markets.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, including data modelling, valuation, and portfolio analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present complex information clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• Awareness of ESG and Responsible Investment considerations within Private Markets.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Degree level or equivalent
• IMC achieved or in progress
• CFA or equivalent qualification / relevant investment experience is an advantage

What do we offer?

We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy :

• Competitive salary
• An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme
• 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays
• 2 days paid volunteering days
• An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays
• Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities
• Welfare and Family friendly policies
• Enhanced pay for new parents
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support
• Vitality Private Medical Insurance
• Hybrid Working
• Company Service Awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 Personnel Today Awards 2022
• Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023
• Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023