Junior Investment Operations Analyst

Pension Protection Fund (PPF); Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is seeking a Junior Investment Operations Analyst to join our Investment Operations team, contributing to all Fund Accounting aspects of the investment process. You will help maintain trading records, support trade processes for internal and external trades, and ensure data integrity with a strong attention to detail.

Ideal candidates will have investment environment experience across asset classes (fixed income, equities, derivatives) and may have exposure to

Qualifications

• Experience in an investment environment with multiple asset classes (fixed income, equities, derivatives).
• Strong data management and numeracy abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain trading records and provide first line support for the Investment Operations team.
• Support trade processes for internal and external trades and investigate differences.
• Check data integrity and monitor daily inbox flows to ensure routine checklists are complete.

Skills

Investment operations

Data management

Stakeholder communication

Customer service

Financial instruments

Tools

BlackRock Aladdin

Job description

We're looking for a Junior Investment Operations Analyst to join our Investment Operations team to contribute to all Fund Accounting aspects of the Investment process of the PPF.

Responsibilities will include the maintenance of trading records and other first line support duties, using BlackRock, Aladdin. Additionally, applicants will support trade processes for internal and external trades, data integrity checking including investigating any differences and monitoring of daily inbox flows to ensure routine checklists are complete.

We're looking for an individual with experience working within an investment environment and exposure to a range of investment products, such as fixed income, equities and derivatives. Experience of, or exposure to, alternative asset classes would be highly desirable. You'll have experience in delivering high-quality customer service, including supporting the resolution of queries, issues and change requests, with a consistent focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

We would welcome applications from candidates with advanced data management and numeracy skills, alongside the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including third-party providers. Finally, experience using BlackRock Aladdin would be advantageous.

At the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), we provide security in retirement for our members and millions of people throughout the UK who belong to defined benefit (DB) pension schemes. Through the PPF and Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS), we compensate members for their pensions after the employer funding their pension becomes insolvent. In total, we look after over 400,000 members across the PPF and FAS. With over £30 billion in assets under management, our investments support long-term economic growth across the UK.

Our award-winning team of around 450 professionals has earned the IPE UK Pension Fund of the Year title three times in seven years. We work closely with government and industry partners to improve outcomes for scheme members, employers, and the broader pension system-playing a vital role in strengthening retirement security nationwide.

In return for your skills, experience and commitment we'll give you a challenging role within a business where you'll get the support you need to develop your career.

We'll also give you lots of opportunities for personal development and skills training.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and actively encourage applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to discuss your needs and ensure you have the support required.

We embrace diverse talent welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds and ways of working. Whatever your background, and however you identify, you'll be welcome here

£40,000 to £42,000 per annum plus Civil Service Pension