Investment Operations Analyst

LGPS Central; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Midlands asset management company is seeking an Investment Operations professional to support its investment strategies. This hybrid role involves overseeing daily investment processes, managing outsourced providers, and contributing to operational excellence. The ideal candidate has a degree in finance or related fields and strong experience in investment operations. Competitive salary and great benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced Pension Scheme

30 days' paid holiday

Paid volunteering days

Learning & Development Opportunities

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Middle office or investment operations experience within asset management or investment banking preferred.
• Experience supporting Equity, Fixed Income or Derivatives is required.
• Familiarity with financial regulations like FCA and MiFID II.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational support to fund managers and ensure effective implementation of investment decisions.
• Oversee outsourced service providers and ensure performance aligns with SLAs.
• Manage the lifecycle of corporate actions and fund transactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Operations Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg AIM

Aladdin

Job description

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused professional to join our Investment Operations team.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the operational delivery of our investment strategies. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to oversee daily investment processes, manage outsourced service providers, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our operational controls. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of asset classes, enhance your knowledge of investment operations, and help shape the future of our operational excellence.

Specific responsibilities of the role include:

• Deliver accurate and timely operational support to fund managers, ensuring investment decisions are implemented effectively
• Oversee outsourced service providers, ensuring performance aligns with SLAs, KPIs, and contractual obligations
• Perform daily reconciliations of cash and stock positions, resolving exceptions in collaboration with custodians and internal teams
• Manage the full lifecycle of corporate actions and fund transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely settlement
• Support the production of high-quality data for internal reporting, regulatory submissions, and client communications
• Contribute to the operational setup of new funds and strategies, including onboarding, account openings, and workflow testing
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing and enhancing operational processes, controls, and documentation
• Support the use and development of investment systems and tools, including input into testing and upgrades
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal control frameworks (e.g. FCA, MiFID II, AAF)

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

• Middle office or investment operations experience within asset management or investment banking is preferred.
• Previous experience of supporting either Equity, Fixed Income or Derivatives is required. Experience of supporting Private Equity/Debt/Infrastructure or Property is desirable.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg AIM, Aladdin, or similar OMS/MO systems. Strong Excel skills required.
• Understanding of key UK financial regulations (e.g. FCA, MiFID II) and AAF reporting standards.
• Sharp eye for detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear, confident communicator—comfortable working across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Able to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.
• Proven track record of delivering excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Operations Management or related field

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 - 24-7 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