Investment Control Analyst

Universities Superannuation Scheme; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pension scheme in the UK is seeking an Investment Control Analyst to contribute to investment product management. With opportunities for professional development, you will ensure compliance with investment guidelines while working with cross-functional teams. This role offers a dynamic environment and strong collaboration opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Access to a high-quality pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay and family leave

Health and wellbeing services

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Volunteer Days

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong technical investment knowledge and understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with investment desks to implement monitoring controls.
• Oversee daily monitoring of Bloomberg rules and investigate breaches.
• Maintain and update the investment rules repository.

Skills

Investment Knowledge

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Proactivity

Teamwork Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

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Business Area: Investment Product Management

Place of Work: London

Contract Type: Permanent

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme mean you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career.

Given our size, you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

About the role

As an Investment Control Analyst, you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.

This role offers a great opportunity to work with USSIM teams to ensure appropriate balance between investment guidelines and oversight for investment mandates, with well-designed and suitable monitoring controls.

What you will be doing

As part of Investment Product Management, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with investment desks, Financial Risk, compliance, legal, and operations teams to design and implement mandate guidelines and monitoring controls.
• Overseeing daily monitoring of Bloomberg rules, investigating and resolving control issues or breaches.
• Maintaining and updating the investment rules repository to ensure accuracy and currency.
• Leading the implementation and oversight of USS scheme-wide investment exclusions.
• Supporting the Best Execution and Research Review Committee through preparation, reporting, and monitoring.
• Monitoring trade overrides, amendments, breaches, waivers, ensuring proper escalation and documentation.
• Enhancing governance processes, policies, and documentation for robust investment monitoring.
• Reporting on mandate costs and charges, ensuring transparency and compliance.

About you

We encourage applicants who are excited about the role and possess most of the skills or experience outlined, even if they do not meet every requirement.

To succeed, you should have:

• Strong technical investment knowledge and understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing documents and data.
• Proactivity, organization, and effective teamwork skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and commercial awareness.
• Experience using Bloomberg, especially VMGR and CMGR modules.

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families.

We aim to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally and make a meaningful impact.

We are committed to supporting your career development through various opportunities and a proactive management team.

Enjoy a friendly team, flexible culture, and excellent benefits!

How we will reward you

• Generous annual leave
• Access to a high-quality pension scheme through USS
• Supportive policies, including enhanced sick pay and family leave
• Contributions towards your personal development and wellbeing
• Health and wellbeing services, private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Volunteer Day’s
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

We foster a diverse and inclusive culture where individuality is embraced, and everyone feels comfortable being themselves.

Our purpose centers on members, with our values emphasizing integrity.

About us

Founded in 1974, USS is the UK’s principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions, working with around 330 employers to secure the futures of over 528,000 members and their families. With total assets of around £(as of 31 March 2023), we are among the largest pension schemes in the UK.

USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive for a flexible and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support during your application, please contact us.