Pension Fund Investment Analyst — Hybrid & Study Support

West Midlands Pension Fund; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Hybrid work (2 in office, 3 from home)

Study support for professional exams

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

West Midlands Pension Fund is recruiting an Investment Analyst to join our Investments Service area in Wolverhampton. You will support the development of the Fund's investment strategy through investigative analysis and monitoring across portfolios.

The ideal candidate will be degree-educated with substantial investment experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a collaborative, deadline-driven approach. We offer a modern hybrid office and opportunities for study support.

Qualifications

• Degree-educated professional with substantial investment experience or strong understanding of economic and investment factors.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, team-focused and committed to delivering high-quality investment services.

Responsibilities

• Support development of the Fund’s investment strategy through investigative analysis and monitoring across portfolios/investments.
• Contribute to the Fund’s responsible investment and climate change strategy; monitor allocation and cash flow; recommend changes.
• Produce accurate reporting of portfolio performance and provide commentary and recommendations to management and internal committees.
• Assist with due diligence on proposed new investments with internal compliance and external advisers.

Skills

Investment analysis

Economic analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Education

Degree in Finance/Economics

Tools

Excel

Job description

West Midlands Pension Fund is recruiting an Investment Analyst to join our Investments Service area in Wolverhampton. You will support the development of the Fund's investment strategy through investigative analysis and monitoring across portfolios.

The ideal candidate will be degree-educated with substantial investment experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a collaborative, deadline-driven approach. We offer a modern hybrid office and opportunities for study support.