Fund Manager Assistant

The world of investment is changing. Our vision atLegal & General Investment Managementis to create a better, more sustainable future through responsible investing. We work in partnership with our clients around the globe to deliver positive long-term outcomes, while rising to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Our clients include institutional pension funds, financial institutions, local authorities and sovereign wealth funds. To meet our clients’ complex and evolving investment needs, our investment strategies cover a broad array of asset classes and styles, including equities, bonds, property and alternatives, as well as multi-asset funds. We’re focused on continuously innovating our investment products, maintaining our reputation as experts across all asset classes, and striving to build a more responsible and sustainable future Job Description We are seeking a Fund Management Assistant to join our team to help drive continued growth for the Multi-Asset and Asset Allocation teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for an inquisitive fast learner with an interest in multi-asset and investmentsThe Asset Allocation team combines LGIM’s economic and multi-asset research capabilities with portfolio management groups across a range of multi-asset product categories. The team brings experience from across investment management, investment consulting, banking and academia, and works with pension funds, insurers and retail clients. All funds within Asset Allocation benefit from the input and expertise of the team’s investment strategists, economists and fund managersWithin the Asset Allocation team, LGIM’s Multi-Asset Funds team is responsible for the management and growth of our diversified fund range. The team brings experience across investment management, investment consulting, banking and academia, working with pension funds, insurers and retail clientsWhat you'll be doingQuantitative and qualitative analysis to support investment decision making and risk management;day-to-day support of the funds, including responsibility for regular operational processes and follow-up analysis as necessary;supporting fund marketing, maintaining and creating of standard fund documents (such as fund commentaries, regular thought pieces, updates of existing material) across multi-asset strategies;involvement in strategic initiatives to extend the fund range and portfolio related infrastructure, including automation of existing processes, improvement and development of analytical tools, representing the front office for new fund setup and change processes; andindependently progress delegated tasks from the fund managers, working across the LGIM business. Qualifications Educated to degree standard in a science, engineering, economics, IT, business or maths-based discipline, a degree in finance or economicsUnderstanding of underlying asset classes and derivativesAbility to assist with client communications (investment reports, presentations, research publications)Ability to assist in quantitative work, including maintaining and improving toolsExperience managing projects and delegating effectively while maintaining quality of deliverablesExperience with programming, ideally in PythonIn depth knowledge of one or more regions in institutional and/or retail investors and fundsExperience with programming in multiple languagesA methodical approach to problem solving and troubleshootingExcellent time management, written and verbal communication skills Additional Information Legal & General is a leading financial services organisation, named Britain’s Most Admired Company
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