Associate, Investment Analytics, L&G - Asset Management, America

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Commuter benefits

Vacation

Job summary

LGIMA Investment Analytics in Chicago seeks an Associate to deliver performance, attribution and portfolio analytics for LGIMA’s credit, index, LDI and multi-asset strategies. You will own production processes, fulfill internal data requests and collaborate with Client Solutions, Portfolio Management and IT.

Candidates should have 3–5 years in performance analytics, a quantitative degree, knowledge of fixed income and derivatives, and Excel/VBA or SQL; Bloomberg/FactSet experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative field is desired.
• 3-5 years of related performance measurement, attribution and/or risk analysis experience.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of fixed income and derivatives.
• Intermediate coding skills (Excel/VBA, SQL) or willingness to learn.
• Experience with market data and portfolio analytics tools such as Bloomberg, FactSet.

Responsibilities

• Own the production process for performance, attribution and portfolio analytics reporting.
• Fulfill portfolio analytics and data requests from internal teams including Client Solutions, Marketing and Portfolio Management.
• Develop understanding of investment strategies, identifying anomalies in attribution and drivers of performance.
• Analyze and interpret portfolio risk characteristics and attribution factors to communicate the investment process.
• Develop subject matter expertise in client strategies and operational aspects of the firm to lead related projects.
• Partner with Operations, IT and Data Management to enhance analytics system accuracy, capabilities and scalability.
• Over time, identify opportunities to enhance scalability through automated processes.
• Create custom portfolio analytics views in partnership with Client Solutions, Portfolio Managers and Marketing for client meetings and internal analysis.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Performance analytics

Capital markets knowledge

Fixed income

Derivatives

Data analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Initiative

Adaptability

Excel VBA

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

Job description

Associate, Investment Analytics, L&G - Asset Management, America

• Full-time
• Permanent/Regular or Fixed Term Contract/Temporary: Permanent (UK and ROW) / Regular (US)
• L&G Business Unit: Legal & General Investment Management
• L&G sub Business Unit: LGIMA
• Primary Location: USA, Chicago
• Job Family: Performance
• Compensation: USD 65,000 - USD 85,000 - yearly

L&G's Asset Management business is a major investor across public and private markets worldwide, with $1.533 trillion in AUM.* Our clients include individual savers, pension scheme members and global institutions, who invest alongside L&G’s own balance sheet.

Our ambition is to be a leading global investor, innovating to solve complex challenges for our clients using the power of L&G. This is rooted in our investment philosophy and processes, which are focused on creating value over the long term.

We believe that incorporating financially material sustainability criteria, when relevant to our clients, can generate value and drive positive change.

The LGIMA Investment Analytics team is responsible for providing market-leading analytics for the firm’s suite of investment solutions. This mandate encompasses areas such as performance, attribution, risk analytics and benchmark construction for the benefit of our clients and internal portfolio management teams, in addition to building tools to support analysis. The team partners with Client Solutions, Portfolio Management, Marketing, Operations, Data Management and IT to deliver on our goals. Our focus on scalability, quality and sophistication of analytics is essential to supporting LGIMA’s objective of providing a superior client experience. This role will be responsible for the delivery of performance and portfolio analytics that serves our internal and external clients across LGIMA’s credit, index, LDI and multi-asset investment strategies. This role will also involve working with 3rd party analytics platforms and enhancing the processes in place around these systems. As the individual grows into the role, more emphasis will be placed on building processes and tools to enhance scalability, allowing for increased contribution in a project-based and proactive analysis capacity.

• Own the production process for performance, attribution and portfolio analytics reporting.
• Fulfill portfolio analytics and data requests from internal teams, including Client Solutions, Marketing and Portfolio Management.
• Develop understanding of investment strategies, identifying anomalies in attribution and drivers of performance.
• Analyze and interpret portfolio risk characteristics and attribution factors to communicate the investment process and execution.
• Develop subject matter expertise in client strategies and operational aspects of the firm in order to lead related projects.
• Partner with Operations, IT and Data Management to enhance analytics system accuracy, capabilities and scalability.
• Over time, identify opportunities to enhance scalability through automated processes.
• Create custom portfolio analytics views in partnership with Client Solutions, Portfolio Managers and Marketing for client meetings and internal analysis.

• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative field, such as Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering is desired. Progress towards or an interest to pursue an advanced degree and/or CFA is a plus.
• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills along with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
• 3-5 years of related performance measurement, attribution and/or risk analysis experience.
• Solid understanding of capital markets and the investment management business.
• Knowledge of fixed income and derivatives (options, swaps, futures, etc.)
• Intuitive and intellectually curious; ability to identify themes within data sets
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills; ability to multi-task and to manage complex assignments.
• Self-confidence; ability to function as both a self-starter and a team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of LGIMA management as well as colleagues in global offices.
• Highly proactive and energetic focus toward internal and external client service; ability to consistently meet all internal/external deadlines
• Strong individual initiative with the ability to take a proactive approach to assigned projects or team goals.
• Flexibility; ability to adapt to growth and change
• Intermediate coding skillset (advanced Excel/VBA, SQL, etc.) or desire to learn. Experience with market data and portfolio analytics tools, such as Bloomberg, FactSet, etc. desired.

The starting salary offer will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s education, job-related experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location, and market factors. This position is also eligible to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus plan. Full time employees may be eligible for health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare, Dependent and Limited Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, an employee assistance program, and commuter and transit programs. Additional voluntary programs include:supplemental health benefits including accidental injury, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance and pet insurance.

EOE Statement

As an EOE employer, L&G Asset Management, America will extend equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, and/or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. (2025)