Senior 1st Line Investment Risk Analyst

Pension Protection Fund (PPF); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public corporation focusing on pension security is seeking a Senior 1st Line Investment Risk Analyst to analyze and report on portfolio risks. The ideal candidate will have a strong investment risk background, relevant degrees, and the ability to thrive under pressure. This role offers a chance to be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to protecting hundreds of thousands of pension members.

Benefits

Defined benefit or defined contribution pension

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Corporate discretionary bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

EASIT rail travel discount

Flexible / hybrid working

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Proven track record of analysing risks for different asset classes.
• Ability to adapt to new systems and priorities quickly.
• Experience producing high-quality reporting and management information.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and report on portfolio risks for decision-making.
• Maintain long-term capital market assumption models.
• Contribute to the evolution of the investment strategy.
• Produce management information and Committee papers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative analysis

Investment risk assessment

Portfolio construction

Knowledge of asset allocation

Education

Relevant degree

CFA qualification

Job description

The vacancy

At the PPF, our mission is clear: we provide vital compensation to members of eligible defined benefit pension schemes when their corporate sponsor becomes insolvent, and the scheme lacks sufficient assets to meet its obligations. We are here to protect futures and we do it with excellence. We manage over £30 billion in assets for nearly 300,000 members, and are recognised across the industry for our innovation, excellence, and award‑winning investment strategies.

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior 1st Line Investment Risk Analyst to join our Investment Team. This is a high impact role supporting the Head of 1st Line Investment Risk in a broad range of strategic and analytical activities.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse and report on portfolio risks to support effective oversight and decision‑making
• Maintain and enhance the long‑term capital market assumption models which underpin the Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) review process
• Support SAA reviews, contributing to the evolution of the investment strategy
• Produce high quality reporting and management information (MI)
• Draft and present Committee papers and proposals

What We’re Looking For

An investment risk professional with a clear track record of analysing risks for different asset classes (both liquid and private markets), and a solid understanding of asset allocation, portfolio construction and investment benchmarks.

You will have a quantitative and analytical approach, backed up by a relevant degree and/or qualifications such as CFA, and an ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems. You will also be comfortable working at pace, responsive to new requests and able to change priorities at short notice, whilst delivering high‑quality and accurate output under time pressure.

Sound like you? Apply now.

We are 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.

No agencies please

Who we are

We’re a statutory public corporation led by our board and accountable to Parliament through the Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions. It’s our duty to protect people with an eligible defined benefit pension when an employer becomes insolvent. We’re proud of the work we do. Without us, many people would face significant financial hardship. We’re also proud of our people, all of whom are committed to our mission and to serving over 230,000 members.

Some of our Benefits

• Defined benefit or defined contribution pension
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Corporate discretionary bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• EASIT rail travel discount
• Flexible / hybrid working
• Volunteer days