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Senior Investment Advice Associate
Universities Superannuation Scheme (Ltd)
Greater London
On-site
GBP 50,000 - 70,000
Full time
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Job summary
A leading company is seeking a Senior Investment Advice Associate to contribute to investment advice and decision-making processes. The role involves collaboration with experts to ensure high-quality outcomes in the financial interests of the scheme and its members. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, with experience in institutional investment and a commitment to responsible investment practices.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in institutional investment, with interest in pensions and capital markets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Support delivery of investment advice with a focus on Responsible Investment.
- Produce Managers & Mandate Committee papers.
- Draft and review key governance documents.
Skills
Education
Job description
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Business Area: Investment Product Management
Place of Work: London
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.
About the role
In your role as Senior Investment Advice Associate you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to ensure that all advice is clear, robust, and aligned with the best financial interests of the scheme, its members, and its employers.
You’ll work closely with colleagues to support the development of well-informed recommendations, contributing to sound decision-making and the long-term financial health of the scheme. This is a key support role for someone with a strong analytical mindset and a commitment to high-quality outcomes.
What you will be doing
As a trusted part of the Investment Product Management you will be responsible for:
- Support delivery of investment advice with a focus on Responsible Investment
- Produce Managers & Mandate Committee papers
- Draft Mandate Viability Assessments for new mandates
- Embed Responsible Investment within the scheme
- Ensure advice is high quality, clear, and in members’ best interests
- Maintain legal and governance documentation
- Draft and review key governance documents like the Implementation Statement
About you
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.
To be successful in the role you will have:
- Experience in institutional investment, with interest in pensions and capital markets
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
- Detail-focused with strong document review skills
- Skilled in project management with a flexible approach
- Proactive, pragmatic, and keen to provide input and challenge
- Experience in ESG, responsible investment, and stakeholder management
At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.
We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team.
Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!
How we will reward you
- Generous annual leave package
- Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
- Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
- Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
- Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
- Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
- Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Our culture and values
Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:
- Integrity
About us
Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit https://www.uss.co.uk
USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting resourcing@uss.co.uk.
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
- Employment typeContract
- Job functionAccounting/Auditing and Finance
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