Senior Investment Analyst (CFA)

Eden Scott; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Strong emphasis on Responsible Investment

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Eden Scott is seeking a highly qualified Senior Investment Analyst in Edinburgh. This role presents an excellent opportunity to work with a respected institutional investor and be part of a collaborative investment team.

You will deliver high-quality research and insights while ensuring adherence to governance and compliance. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in investment analysis, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

The position emphasizes work-life balance and operates within a framework of Responsible Investment principles, without offering sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Investment Analyst or in a closely related role.
• Experience within real assets is desirable.
• Ability to pass basic vetting checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on existing and potential investments.
• Perform detailed due diligence on future return drivers.
• Produce robust investment analysis with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure investment data integrity.
• Work with legal, risk, and compliance teams for regulatory adherence.
• Prepare and deliver reports to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical capability

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Eden Scott is delighted to be working with a highly respected institutional investor to recruit a CFA-qualified Senior Investment Analyst based in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and purpose-driven investment team supporting a range of investment portfolios.

In this role, you will work closely with the Chief Investment Officer, Investment Heads, and Portfolio Managers, contributing to the effective management of diversified investment portfolios. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality research, due diligence, and investment insights, while supporting governance and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on existing and potential investments, including analysis at both asset and macro strategy level.
• Perform detailed due diligence, developing a clear understanding of the drivers of future returns, including Responsible Investment considerations.
• Produce robust investment analysis and make clear, actionable recommendations to Portfolio Managers and Investment Groups.
• Collaborate with internal teams (accounting, operations) and external providers to ensure accuracy and integrity of investment data.
• Work closely with legal, risk, and compliance teams to ensure investments are implemented in line with relevant regulatory frameworks and internal guidelines, including responsible investment policies, stewardship, and voting activities.
• Prepare and deliver verbal and written reports to senior stakeholders, including investment forums and partner organisations.
• Provide ongoing support to the investment, operations, accounting teams, and clients.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as an Investment Analyst or in a closely related role.
• Experience within real assets is desirable.
• Strong analytical capability with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to pass basic vetting checks.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work with a well-regarded institutional investor
• Collaborative culture with strong emphasis on Responsible Investment principles
• Edinburgh-based role offering excellent work-life balance

This role will not provide Sponsorship, Please only apply if you are fully CFA Qualified.