Investment Initiatives Analyst

LegalAndGeneral; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking an Investment Initiatives Analyst to join their Strategic Operating Model project. This role involves significant stakeholder engagement and the opportunity to define best practices and implement global operating models within an evolving organization. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of investment processes and demonstrate a dynamic, outcome-oriented approach.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus plan

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Healthcare plan

25+ days holiday with options to buy/sell

Competitive family leave

Electric car scheme

Discounts on products and services

Modern office spaces designed for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in Multi Asset strategies and Fund Of Fund structures.
• Previous front office or operations experience facing front office.
• Experience with change/transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Define best practices in investment processes across teams.
• Collaborate with the Desk Lead to deliver the STOM operating model.
• Engage with technology to define system solutions.

Skills

Understanding of investment processes

Stakeholder engagement

Dynamic outlook

Ability to generate positive outcomes

Process design thought leadership

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and outcome-oriented Investment Initiatives Analyst to join our Strategic Operating Model project within the Investment COO team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in an organisation undergoing substantial transformation. The successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders to define and implement best practices for our global operating model.

What you’ll be doing:

• Defining best practice in investment processes across teams
• Partnering with the Desk Lead to deliver the STOM operating model
• Providing thought leadership in process design
• Engaging with technology to define system solutions
• Collaborating with middle and back office to develop a global investment framework
• Identifying and reviewing business overlaps for centralisation
• Identifying operational risks and determining mitigation solutions

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end investment process
• Experience in Multi Asset strategies and Fund Of Fund structures
• Previous experience in a front office role, or an operations role facing front office
• Experience with change / transformation projects
• Proven track record in increasing scalability in an investment context
• Ability to generate positive outcomes with stakeholders
• Dynamic individual with an outcome-oriented outlook
• Ability to assess and generate progressive solutions

What we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, increasing to 26 days after 2 years’ service. Options to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participation in our electric car scheme, offering electric car hire through salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• Discounts on our products and at various stores and online
• Modern, collaborative office spaces designed with wellbeing in mind

Additional information:

At L&G, we believe in generating positive returns today while helping to build a better future. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and collaboration. Our leaders are committed to your growth and wellbeing, supporting flexible working arrangements including part-time, term-time, and job shares. We encourage you to focus on your strengths and potential, even if you don’t meet every criterion listed.