Investment Analyst - Alternatives

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long term impact.

We are launching a major recruitment campaign for experienced Investment Analysts to support how we invest, advise and deliver for Partner Funds as the LGPS landscape changes through the government's Fit for the Future reforms. As the pension landscape evolves through pension reform and strengthening of the LGPS framework, the role of investment teams in delivering resilient, efficient and responsible outcomes has never been more critical. This role is part of our newly created Alternatives and Hedging Solutions team, an exciting opportunity to grow your career in Investments.

What you'll be doing:

As an Investment Analyst within the Alternatives and Hedging Solutions team you will:

• Deliver high quality research and analysis to support investment decisions across the Alternatives (diversifying hedge funds, ILS and other absolute return strategies) and Hedging Solutions (e.g. currency hedging, equity protection, LDI, gold).
• Support manager research, selection and ongoing monitoring, including operational due diligence where required
• Build and maintain investment papers, committee materials and reporting that is clear, evidence based and decision ready
• Analyse performance, risk, exposures and portfolio positioning, and turn this into practical insight
• Embed responsible investment and stewardship considerations into analysis and recommendations
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers, the Risk team, Responsible Investment and Stewardship colleagues, and external managers and providers
• You will gain exposure to strategic change alongside technical investment depth, forming the foundation of a highly impactful career.

About us

LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK.

LGPS Central's Partner Funds are:

• Cheshire Pension Fund
• Derbyshire Pension Fund
• Leicestershire Pension Fund
• Nottinghamshire Pension Fund
• Shropshire Pension Fund
• Staffordshire Pension Fund
• West Midlands Pension Fund
• Worcestershire Pension Fund
• Gloucestershire Pension Fund
• Hampshire Pension Fund
• Sulfolk County Council
• Wiltshire Pension Fund
• Norfolk Pension Fund
• Oxfordshire Pension Fund

The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class.

LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links.

Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds

Requirements

• Relevant experience in an asset manager, asset owner, consultancy, bank or similar investment environment
• Strong analytical capability, with the judgement to focus on what matters for outcomes, risk and value for money
• Strong quantitative and IT skills, preferably with familiarity in systems used for screening and performance and risk analysis.
• Clear written communication, including the ability to produce concise decision papers
• A practical understanding of responsible investment factors within investment analysis
• Completed or progressing towards IMC, CFA or equivalent qualifications, or a clear commitment to professional development

Qualifications:

• Degree level or equivalent

What do we offer?

We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme
• 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays
• 2 days paid volunteering days
• An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays
• Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities
• Welfare and Family friendly policies
• Enhanced pay for new parents
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support
• Vitality Private Medical Insurance
• Hybrid Working
• Company Service Awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023
• Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023
• Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation
• Winner of Pool of the Year 2025